Restaurants near Levinson Tot Lot

Was recently dining at L. Wood's for my Mother's and for my Brother's birthday celebrations. Mom likes to eat early, so the reservation was for 430PM. We got there and the place was PACKED! We were greeted by the hostess----who was very pleasant and professional----and immediately shown to our table. Our server was Flavio (sorry if I am spelling it wrong) and he and his team gave us incredible service. I had a few questions about entrees, and he was very helpful and informative. Food was awesome. We also took advantage of the Early Bird drink special, which was a great value. All four of their specialty premium Old Fashioned's were only $9 until 5PM. Mom and my wife had the house red wine, also on the early Bird menu. My wife and I both had the Walleye Fish and Chips and loved them. My Mom had a cheeseburger and took a LOT of it home for another meal! My brother had the Brisket burger and his girlfriend had a cheeseburger. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. For appetizers we shared the calamari. It was awesome! Two of the guests had the French Onion soup which they loved. My wife and I split a Spinach and Avocado salad and we loved it. I was kind of bummed out that I was so full, because we wanted to have the special Salted Caramel Bread pudding, but nobody had any room! L.Wood's and it's predecessor "Bones" (both Lettuce Entertain You restaurants) have been in that same location for close to 50 years. I can see why! I have been there many times, and will go back many more! Thank you Lettuce, and thank you L. Wood's staff! Last year my Mom and Brother were celebrating monumental birthdays, but covid in the family canceled that. This year we got a "re-do" for Mom and Scott and it was AWESOME!!!

Wonderful food and service, very imaginative cuisine. One of the best and most interesting restaurants in Chicago, a unique experience.

We LOVED this place! The food was excellent, and the portions wonderful for sharing. We got 3 starters and 1 entree for 4 of us, and it was PLENTY! Everything was delicious (especially loved the camarones and the ribs. The ropa vieja was very good as well). Our server was very attentive, and even offered to turn down the music since it wasn't crowded. We appreciated that. It was also very nice of the manager to call us the day of to tell us where to park safely and free! Really a lovely experience all around!

Delicious food, excellent service, great ambience. I absolutely loved it.

The food was great. We enjoyed everything. But the noise level is high and parking is a pain. #iraeats. #iraeats1