Mordecai

Pricey but was one of the best dining experiences I had visiting Chicago. Bartender made us a custom drink refined to our tastes, the beef tartare was delicious. Atmosphere gives a calm, very higher end feeling especially compared to the nearby bars.

Mordecai is one of the few upscale, yet nonchalant, spots in the neighborhood. Chef Michael Mckinnel carefully crafts inspired takes on classic American flare. If you have a favorite American food, you will find their elevated version to be even better. Even a simple BLT turns elegant with heirloom tomatoes & chili lime baconnaise, served with a bacon you'd mistake for a juicy brisket. The only thing I can critique was that they gave me a knife with my short ribs, which was so tender, I didn't utilize in the slightest. Their cocktail menu is just as remarkable, with many spirits aged longer than half of the Wrigleyville average clientele has been alive. The bar staff don't simply serve you a drink, they serve a story. Depending on your order, the staff will tell you something unique about the spirit, tasting notes, and things you'll take with you long after the buzz wears off. Whether you're in the mood for a stiff drink after work, or in the mood to pique your culinary curiosity with a loved one, Mordecai offers an unparalleled, memorable dining experience and is a breath of fresh air on Clark Street.

The cocktails here are fantastic, thanks to the direction from Billy Sunday. The food, however, is hit and miss at best and a straight up pass at worst. All of it vastly overpriced thanks to the pretension and proximity to Wrigley.

After enduring a couple of mediocre ballpark beers followed by rain that wouldn't quite let up, we decided to watch the rest of the Cubs game at a classy...

Highly disappointing. The most tasteless pasta dish I've had in a long time. Salt your pasta water... please. It may be pretty but overall lacks depth and...

We had heard amazing things about this spot but it was really not much to write home about. For the price and “stature” of restaurant I would expect the service to be more on top of things. Food was just okay. Best thing our table ate was the beef tartare (except the crackers were stale), followed by the halibut. Orecchiette was very disappointing. Croutons in salad were also stale. A lot of the dishes had quite a bit of spice, so be wary of that if you don’t like heat.

Great cocktails and fantastic bartenders who know what they're doing. Highly recommend, especially if you appreciate classic and even obscure cocktails.

Short rib was impressive. Eagle rare Old fashioned was impeccable. Definitely a cool spot.

Awesome food and really well thought out cocktails. The ricotta Gnocchi was some of the best Gnocchi I've ever had!

Stopped here to get a drink with a friend . I liked the upscale vibe of the place . Drinks take a little while to be served but it might be because they...