City Tavern

I left Chicago a month ago and miss this place dearly. From the cocktails, to the apps, to the entrees, to the decor, to the service, to the affordability. It had better be there no matter when I go back!

I've been here a few times now. I've decided the fisherman's punch is my favorite of the cocktails. I remember reading the recipe in The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, and I always wanted to make it, now I don't have to. I've never had anything to eat here I didn't like. The most memorable dish I had on New Years Eve. I came by for a quick drink, and ended up looking over the special menu for that evening. They were offering a beef Wellington. I had never had one, and I always wanted to try one after seeing them on Gordon Ramsey shows. Absolutely lovely! One of the best things I've ever ate. Far exceeded my expectations for the dish.

We just had dinner here and we're probably not ever going to come back. We've eaten here a few times since it opened last year and it's clear that the quality of food and service has gone way down in recent months. We ordered their burgers last time and it was a greasy pile of meat that left a bad aftertaste. Just now, we had the Amish chicken and the special (white fish). The Amish chicken was too sweet and it used to be served with vegetables but not anymore. The fish was too fishy and the portion was too small. To top it off, the waitress didn't acknowledge us once during our meal and we had to ask the waiter from another table to get us another diet coke. Oh and they charge for refills. Who charges diet coke by the glass?! As much as we like having restaurants right in the neighborhood, it's too bad that this one is no longer up to par.