PERILLA steakhouse - Riverwalk

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1. JJ

   JohnJ

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   So disappointing The food ranged from good to delicious but the experience was so disappointing. The meal was going well until the end. We opted out of dessert but my cousin was drinking her second cocktail and I was drinking coffee. The server came over, poured me some and then took the French press which was half full away. He didn't ask if I were done. I said something to one of the many servers and he said they needed the table. Even thought another table had been occupied when we entered (the server said it was manger's family) we were being asked to leave. We would have left in the next 10 minutes anyway but the rudeness and abruptness was so off putting.. He said he would take the coffee off the bill, but no apology. Another table had also sat down around the same time we did. The mother said they were early and didn't want to order until their son arrived. They were finished but they hadn't gotten a check. I guess they didn't need that table.
   

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   Wesley

   New York City

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great. We didn’t do the theater prefix which i will prob do next time. The steak sets are great cuts but wish they gave more (We didn’t share that so could be why). Monkey bread was amazing and the JuJu mountain mocktail was outstanding. Definitely get the chocolate cake for dessert!
   

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   Michael

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely dinner! Started with scallop crudo, buttery, then enjoyed the cold sampler to pick up our seafood fix with oysters, shrimp, and crab. They ran out of monkey bread, but accommodated us with the gochujang butter and focaccia! The kimchi stew was savory, and the waygu steakhouse sets were the stars. Loved the cocktails as well! The staff were wonderful, and made sure everything was refreshed through the evening.
   

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   May

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   went here for our anniversary and was not expecting to love it so much. the service was amazing and they really pay attention to detail. the ambiance was perfect and the food really speaks for itself. we were pleasantly surprised at how authentic the flavor is to traditional korean food while fusing the american palette as well. this was the best dining experience we have ever had and we were in such good hands during the whole meal. our server gave us a great recommendation to a dive bar a couple blocks away and we thoroughly enjoyed that as well. i personally think this is the best dining experience i've had in my whole life - from the food (the sesame oil dipping sauce is perfection) to the service. my boyfriend agrees that this was the most perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. we hope we have the opportunity to come again for our next milestone anniversary.
   

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   Chandler

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Was very excited to try this spot! We got the Wagyu steakhouse set (honestly for the price it wasn’t worth it, it was very tasty but I could’ve easily eaten it by myself and not shared with my date (Im 29F)) thankfully we ordered a lot of things to be able to try the menu! Oysters were FANTASTIC very fresh & tasty. I’d pass on the egg soufflé really just a soft scramble, fairly basic but a large servicing (could be a good breakfast as a lil steak & eggs ensemble). They had a special for valentines which was a sweet potato hash with pork belly which was delightful but a fairly small serving. Drinks were good, I got a basic gin martini but it was made to perfection, my date got the ‘perilla in Oaxaca’ it was tasty but a bit sweet for our liking. The dishes that stole the show… Korean fried chicken.. cooked to absolute perfection! Not too greasy, amazing crunch & the soy garlic glaze was phenomenal (huge serving too) & lastly the kimchi fried rice was divine. The blue cheese leveled up the dish exceptionally well. I 11/10 recommend those dishes if you’re going! We left comfortably full with leftovers.
   

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   Rese

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was amazing. Service, especially. Just amazing.
   

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   Anna

   VIP

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 13 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything we got, from the cocktails, to the starters, to the mains, was absolutely delicious. HIGHLY recommend the monkey bread, grilled oysters, caesar, and wagyu.
   

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   Johnny

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 12 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time at the PERILLA steakhouse and it did not disappoint. The ambience was great and the food was something we never had before. The servings look small at first until you tried every dip with the steak bites and realize you feel full after 5 or 6 bites. Not too little or not too big. But, this can vary from person to person. We will definitely be back for more!!
   

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   Mahin

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 11 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious meal and wonderful service from Elaine. Definitely will come back here.
   

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    Karishma

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had the most amazing meal here, every dish was outstanding. Counting down the days until we can come back.
    

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