Willow Room - Chicago

We went for Restaurant Week Brunch and found a wide number of brunch item to choose from. The items that we tried were all great with nice portions. The menu it... read more We went for Restaurant Week Brunch and found a wide number of brunch item to choose from. The items that we tried were all great with nice portions. The menu items being delivered to neighboring tabes made us want to return to try them. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. The Willow Room can be a bit loud but only a minor hinderest to conversation. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $50–60

The restaurant appears to seat minorities in the basement. I made an early reservation with my wife for dinner at 5:45pm on a Friday. We expected to sit upstair... read more The restaurant appears to seat minorities in the basement. I made an early reservation with my wife for dinner at 5:45pm on a Friday. We expected to sit upstairs as the restaurant was half empty with open 2 tops available when we walked in, but the hostess sat us in the basement at the worst table next to the bar. The basement is small, smelled like mildew and atmosphere is complete opposite of the main floor. As they started seating more people downstairs I noticed that the table next to us were two asian ladies, the couple at the bar next to us were asian and there was another asian couple seated on the other side of the basement. That was four separate asian couples seated in a small basement all before 7pm. I was curious to see what the demographic was upstairs, so when we left I looked around and... well, I think you know where this is going. I'm very disappointed and disgusted, but interested to see if others had the same experience.

So excited to have Willow Room back open! They’ve updated their menu with some new dishes alongside the classics. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the short... read more So excited to have Willow Room back open! They’ve updated their menu with some new dishes alongside the classics. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the short rib was pull apart tender. Arancini has been added to the menu and is the perfect appetizer, had a wonderful sauce with it! There’s a new cocktail called the Gin Blossom that uses lemonade ice cubes so the drink becomes more like lemonade the longer it takes to finish! Simply amazing.

Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 read more Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Willow Room was a great dinner spot. I went with a group and we all split the burrata, which was delicious. I got the chicken as my entree and it was also great... read more Willow Room was a great dinner spot. I went with a group and we all split the burrata, which was delicious. I got the chicken as my entree and it was also great; others got the burger, lobster Mac and cheese, kale salad, and scallops, and each of us enjoyed our meals! The interior has a cool vibe with lots of artwork along the exposed brick. I will definitely be coming back!