Restaurants near Old School Forest Preserve

Our waitress couldn’t have been better!!! All of the waitstaff was exceptional… The Pork Chop Bites appetizer was so good - I think I’ll have to order the pork chop entree next time. The medium-rare Crusted Prime Rib (Thursday Special) was wonderful. Loved the Grilled Brussel Sprouts side and the Banana Foster deserves a 15 out of 10! It is flamed at the table, it looks HUGE, and I was left wanting more when I was finished [almost licked the plate ;-)]. Excellent dark roast coffee that could be tamed with cream or sugar, but black is perfect with dessert. We arrived at 7:30 with the restaurant 1/3 occupied, and the noise was unbelievable! I could hardly hear my guest and waitress. By 8:15, it was getting easier to hear across the table, and by 9:00 the noise level was relaxing. Poor acoustical design of the building? Be prepared for $130+/per person without drinks… The food experience is worth the splurge on a special occasion!

We've been several times to both the Chicago and Lake Forest locations. The Lake Forest restaurant has a clubby feel with wait staff that are professionals - not always the case in the suburbs. Everyone in our party loved the shared plates -- especially the tuna tartare appetizer and the "Shaking Beef" entree. We ordered a second one of those to take home. Wonderful place for a special occasion or to sit in the beautiful bar.

Nice relatively new neighborhood place. Menu choices were nicely varied. We had the pork dumplings appetizer which was very good. Both entrees (pork chop and braised short ribs) were also very good. We will very likely return.

Staff was great and so was food. Thanks for a great night Amber.

First, Sheryl R. our server did a FANTASTIC attentive job and didn't miss a beat, your other servers could learn a few things from her because that's the weak link at City Works. Food was prepared to order and came out hot and in a timely manner.