Dusek's - Chicago

10/10 can't wait to come back. Food was some of the best I've had in Chicago read more 10/10 can't wait to come back. Food was some of the best I've had in Chicago

Was sat at 8:30 for a 8:15 reservation, in a busy seat at the bar. Restaurant and bar is very loud, and overwhelmed with concert goers to Thalia Hall but the fo... read more Was sat at 8:30 for a 8:15 reservation, in a busy seat at the bar. Restaurant and bar is very loud, and overwhelmed with concert goers to Thalia Hall but the food is great

I've had two dinners at Dusek's; one was great, one was a little less than meh. The food was fine. It was a pretty quiet night after the holidays, and the resta... read more I've had two dinners at Dusek's; one was great, one was a little less than meh. The food was fine. It was a pretty quiet night after the holidays, and the restaurant had only three other tables seated for most of our meal. The music was too loud for the empty room, and mostly didn't match the mood of the quiet night. Too headbangy sometimes, but whatevs. The food was fine, though not as good as I remember. The butter cake was sublime, though. But there was a gaffe. A big one. We were four for dinner and things were fine but for the bad music. After 3 starters, they came out with entrees...most entrees. Sadly, one was missing. (Thankfully, it was mine missing, which I prefer to having it happen to the birthday girl or other guests. It took more a minute to come out. IT TOOK FIVE MINUTES TO COME OUT. For five minutes, they had to choose between letting their food get cold, or eating in front of me. Unforgivable . Stupid freshman gaffe. Nor did anyone offer special apology. At minimum, a manager should have shown up. And since I'm on it, don't ask me the occasion if you don't want to say Happy Birthday, or put a candle on her slice of cake. Clumsy. Unsophisticated. That's okay at a burger joint, but not for a $300 check. (Lucky for them, I didn't pay the bill. It was me that chose the venue. I won't be back. Management should monitor the kitchen. Management should monitor the atmosphere. Manager should know when guest are dealt some pretty tacky service.

That was in order, I had better in Dusek’s. also I was not aware that they charge a fee to pay by credit card (that was unexpected and very disappointing). read more That was in order, I had better in Dusek’s. also I was not aware that they charge a fee to pay by credit card (that was unexpected and very disappointing).

Three people, tasting menu plus a bunch of oysters and a few drinks. Everything was delicious, service was attentive, sometimes a little slow but it wasn't an i... read more Three people, tasting menu plus a bunch of oysters and a few drinks. Everything was delicious, service was attentive, sometimes a little slow but it wasn't an issue. I highly recommend to anyone and look forward to coming back!