Restaurants near Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

We had a reservation and were immediately seated on the enclosed patio/sidewalk area. Not the greatest atmosphere with plastic chairs, but we could watch pedestrian and auto traffic... and the occasional passing emergency vehicle. Our server Jamie was great, and while our dinner entrees were excellent, we were disappointed with the rolls that preceded our meal. They were appeared to be store-bought and were cold... no point in serving them in a linen-napkin-covered wire basket. There were olive oil and salt and pepper on the table to create a dip -- no Parmesan -- but that was it. We just expected more and remember that the rolls here used to be hot and fresh and the waiter would prepare the dip using freshly ground pepper, not the shaker we were provided. There was also a 3% surcharge added to our bill. If this was mentioned on the menu, we didn't notice it. As a consumer, I hate this practice. We're talking about an increase of less than a dollar per item. Just price your menu correctly and do away with these bogus "surcharges." We won't return as long as this practice continues.

Booked afternoon “High Tea”for the first time. It was the seasonal Holiday Tea Experience w/Carolers & Harpist, and it was quite lovely. VERY crowded, but this didn’t diminish the experience overall. It’s a beautiful room and our server was fabulous! Would recommend.

Went for a Happy Hour on Friday evening. Nice selections on the HH menu. Decent portions. Two of us shared the bruschetta, spaghetti and Caesar salad. And had room left for the chocolate cake. Yum! The place wasn’t crowded when we got there but was filling up by 6:15. I guess the noise level would go up then but it was nice and conversation friendly when we were there.

The restaurant was crowded. Yet the noise level was not overpowering. The greeters at the check-in were friendly. Our server, Peter Axelsen was awesome!!! He recommended a mocktail that was the best drink ever. We appreciated the restaurant managers stopping by our table to check on us twice. The food was superb.

Food excellent as always, and our server was very helpful. The turkey French dip, my go to sandwich, was delicious. Great take on a classic. It can get a bit loud at lunchtime.