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- JJosephvipChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined todayGreat server, food was delicious, felt I was a valued guest.More infoRemington'sPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop•4.6
- BBeckyChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had one of the best dining experiences EVER!! We go to restaurants a lot. The service, atmosphere and food was beyond outstanding. We will be back for sure!! And try their Arancini...we have had some before from other places and this ruined us in the best way possible. We won't be able to have it anywhere else except for here.More infoAcantoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Loop•4.8
- JJanetChicago / Illinois •14 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe dined with family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner at Roanoke. We could not have been happier. The set menu still allowed diners to individually select drinks, appetizers, sides, the main dish (turkey and trimmings, salmon, steak), and dessert. Everything was delicious and well-seasoned. The wait staff was attentive. It was a packed house (because who cooks anymore?). We even ordered an extra plate to go (because leftovers are a must!). If Roanoke offers Thanksgiving dinner again, we will book it again!More infoRoanokePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop•4.3
- RRobertChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe menu selection and variety tremendous. Best lobster roll and wedge salad I’ve ever had, beautifully prepared and the chef did not cut back on the serving size to cut corners unlike most restaurants. Well with the price which is not inexpensive. Much better than I ever remembered the Gage being in prior years, to bad we have to leave town and could not go again. But we will be back. Our server, Crystal G was over the top in her help selecting choices and in her attentiveness . A wonderful luncheon spot for sure and I’ve been to the best of the best around the world.More infoThe GagePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop•4.7
- DDeboraPhoenix / Arizona •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe were seated 10 minutes early for our 1pm reservation. Out server arrived at our table immediately and greeted us. We put in drink orders then when she came with those we ordered our appetizer and meal. We thought it might take a bit of time as the place was full but it was all out quickly. Ordered thr pot pie and braised beef and both good. This is where service got slow but I think they seated 3 or 4 new tables in her area at once so she was busy. Ordered thr mint cheesecake and that was amazing. Bill was $80 plus tax so not really bad for 2 people to have a nice meal with drinks and dessert. The tree and Christmas decorations were beautiful and we lucked out and were seated near the tree. Will make it a tradition each year to go back. Lucked out on the reservation because we missed it when it opened. So glad we got one!More infoThe Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop•4.6
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