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Oriole Chicago Reviews
Magical experience.
First Michelin awarded restaurant we've ever eaten but everything--the food, the service, the atmosphere, was 10/10. Well worth the money. My favorite course was the squab, followed by the carabineros prawn. The only misses for me were the dessert courses, particularly the rosemary, paired with the chianti was entirely too sweet--but I'm not a big dessert person anyway. This was an expense we had to save up for but I'd happily pay to experience it again. Mick Jagger sat two tables away and it was great seeing him enjoying a great experience as a regular person and not a cultural icon. To Ian, Nathan, and Layton, you all are awesome people and we'll never forget the experience you gave us.
Birthday dinner
Beautiful dinner. Amazing service and food. Each dish is unique, and some are truly breathtaking- dishes I will think of for years to come (pasta, uni and squab dishes in particular). We did wine pairing which was delicious, though the wine and cocktail list are impressive and I’m sure would be a great way to go as well. Hope to be back some day.
Book now.
.. stop reading and reserve your table now. The loft: could spend a lifetime looking at the cookbooks and playing really horrible drunken drum solos and wake up to that shower and the espresso machine. The staff: hands down the coolest people. The little touches they add to your experience shows what a team they have and how much they truly care and love what they do. The chef: Don't get me started... just go make your reservation already. The restaurant: there isn't enough time to take in all the hard work that must have gone into to making this place not just a culinary delight but an easy on the eyes really cool experience. Thank you, chefs!
Extremely thoughtful experience from start to finish.
The reveal to the entrance of the restaurant was a mini-thrill that kept building as we were moved from station to station. The space and artwork are beautiful, the service is top-notch, and the food is unbelievable.
Absolutely phenomenal dining experience!! Every single
Absolutely phenomenal dining experience!! Every single course was magnificent! we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of dining here. I highly recommend this restaurant you will not be disappointed. it was our first time here, and we will most definitely be returning.
Phenomenal experience all around: food, presentation and service
This restaurant is in my view, and I have been traveling the world for several decades, one of the very best in the world. The food, quality and presentation, as well as the service and the ambiance were all outstanding. We had the chef’s set menu. Each and every dish was extremely tasty, smelled amazingly and looked impressive. We enjoyed all of them with no exception. This restaurant is very highly recommended!
Flawless
This was probably the best meal I've ever had. The setting was perfect. The flow was perfect. The service was more than perfect; it expanded my idea of what excellent service could be. "But aren't you from Philadelphia, where Michelin doesn't even rate your notoriously casual restaurants?" Fine. Of the dozen or so dishes placed in front of me over the four hours of culinary bliss that I'm still daydreaming about, there was not a single weak link. Inventive, delicious, varied, balanced. Do I like maple glazed sea urchin in egg? Sure do! Does pea custard pair well with caviar? Sure does! In other words, the food was perfect too. I would, without hesitation, fly back to Chicago just for another meal and wine pairing at Oriole. I'm so happy we chose it for my wife's birthday. Every single one of our party of five--with three separate dietary restrictions--was blown away.
The best meal I have ever had! Was a little on the fence
The best meal I have ever had! Was a little on the fence about making this reservation because of the cost but it was 100% worth it and I'd do it again and go back. They also customized the food for me because I don't eat sea food but my husband does. The experience was awesome- it felt intimate and special. The food was delicious. Though there were many courses, I didn't feel overly full. The service was great, we never had to wait for anything. If you want a truly special dining experience - great food, ambiance, and service- highly recommend this restaurant.
Saying Oriole is "good" 2024 may as well be considered a
Saying Oriole is "good" 2024 may as well be considered a trite platitude. It is already known, Oriole is an incredible experience. No spoilers--it was one of the best meals I've ever had to opportunity to enjoy in 30 years on planet Earth. The FOH staff: Billy, Raul, Leighton, Maggie et al. top of their game clinicians--masters of their craft. The chefs' cooking speaks for them in volumes. You can feel their intention and commitment to ingredients in their prep/execution. This restaurant is a temple for food enjoyers, a testament to the raw, unadulterated power of the Chicago food scene. Worth every penny, spared no expense.
This is a decent Michelin meal, definitely not the best
This is a decent Michelin meal, definitely not the best I've ever had. It's a bit expensive now, but everything is pretty solid. Best thing for me was the squab and foie gras. Can't say anything else was that memorable, but glad to tick this off the list.
Oriole is definitely worth a visit! As soon as you walk in,
Oriole is definitely worth a visit! As soon as you walk in, the experience begins. I don't want to give too much away. The staff is friendly, the food is spectacular, and the drinks are outstanding! I had the best old fashion of my life here. The mood is romantic but casual. You can go with friends or on a date and the vibes will h3 fine.
Amazing Dinner
Very friendly knowledgeable staff, Beautiful restaurant with a great food, Amazing atmosphere, We will definitely recommended..
I don't know what I can add to what has already been said
I don't know what I can add to what has already been said about Oriole, but it is truly a remarkable restaurant. Obviously it is expensive so that self-selects the dining crowd a bit, but it does not have the same air of pretentiousness or anxiety that some other heavy hitters (ahem - Alinea) have. Good vibes, amazing food.
I wanted to walk out of here saying this was the best
I wanted to walk out of here saying this was the best restaurant of my life, I really did, but unfortunately there were a lot of highs and a lot of lows. - Service 10/10 - this restaurant really shines here!!! They did an amazing job of making sure we had a very special birthday celebration, front of the house staff incredible. - Ambience 9/10- beautiful restaurant, trendy, cool, while still elegant. Dream kitchen. I just think for a 2 star Michelin, the music is too loud, we could barely hear each other talking and had to ask the servers to present dishes multiple times cause you could not hear - Food 7/10- unfortunately I was incredibly disappointed here. To start, that price tag should include a meat dish. Period. Lamb, short rib, steak, you name it, every other Michelin on this level includes at least 1 meat dish, even Smyth which emphasizes that it celebrates the sea has a meat dish. 1 of those fish dishes could of very easily have been sacrificed for a meat, we all were left puzzled at the end by this decision. Plating was stunning. Having the chef interaction for platings were a special touch. But anyways, here's my review of courses: * Bar bites: Scallop- fresh, solid; Hiramasa and Tuna- fresh, didn't blow me away; Mushroom- what a delicious and special bite! Serrano ham- good, beautiful presentation *Foie gras- a star!!! Not a traditional foie and in the best way possible, eating this in the kitchen was truly a treat *Caviar- it's caviar, enough said. *Shrimp dish- inedible to me. Incredibly fishy, salty, and unfortunately just not palatable *Beet- delicious, vegetables in general in this meal really were beautifully done *Sea urchin- not a fan. Very off dish for me. * Abalone- good, prepared well, but lacked excitement *Trout- ok *Capellini- delicious, truffle me up *Squab- across the board unfortunately ours were all overcooked, dry, and chewy. And considering this was the only meat-ish dish (fine poultry family, so not really, but everything else is pretty much veg or fish so), really disappointing. *Bread dish- AMAZING. Butter and bread I could eat all day *Desserts- really disappointing. Thought they were just ok. For the dessert with the toasted I think meringue, 2 of our 3 were so burnt it killed the entire flavor of the dish, because you could not get that burnt taste out of your mouth Drinks 7/10- wines were amazing. Cocktails we tried 2 different ones and said enough, unfortunately just not good. Balance was off, flavor was lacking. Overall impression, very happy I finally tried this restaurant, some bites I will forever remember, but I do not need to go back. Having dined at 3 Michelin stars back to back this weekend, Alinea was the clear winner.
Excellence from Staff to Food to Setting
Just an incredible experience from start to finish - assuming you can find the front door that is! The small reception area sets the tone well (I won't ruin the surprise) and then you are led into the dining area, where you start in one location with appetizers, move to a counter literally to the side of the kitchen for one further appetizer and then are sat in an attractive room (industrial is style, beautiful in its simplicity and colors) for the remaining courses. The food was fantastic but a few words first about the staff. The team was all amazing - we had perhaps six different people serve us dishes, though with one person as our main contact point. Each server presented their dishes/drinks with great skill and knowledge and without being remotely pretentious. They were fun and knew what they were doing. Now the food. The skills on display here in preparing the food is definitely Michelin star-worthy. What should be smooth was smooth, what should have resistance to the teeth did and what should be seared was perfectly done. Part of the enjoyment was food station 2 where you could enjoy one of the appetizers while watching the kitchen in action. There were 17 courses, at least if you count the five different appetizers provided together at the first station. While each course is small, they aggregation is significant (our waiter guessed in the 2500-3000 calorie range overall what with the butters, oils and the like) and so please do not pre-eat! It is expensive, but you get a lot for it. One thing that you might note is that there was no one main entree per se - no larger meat dish or any course that otherwise stood out as being the centerpiece of the meal. Just a series of one excellent dish after the other. Our night was somewhat seafood-focused, but combining the main ingredient with excellent companion flavors and textures that combined to make a wonderful mouthful (and most items were perhaps one to four mouthfuls at most). I had the non-alcoholic drink flight, which was quite interesting. These were each fruit juice- or tea-based drinks that typically combined three or more flavors. As in any such experience, some you will like more than others but the fun was in experimenting, which often leads to unexpected pleasures and new favorites. Enjoy your time! We were there for over three hours and never felt rushed (in fact, some people who were then when we arrived were still there when we left). Special place for a special dinner.
I thought Oriole was a complete masterpiece of culinary on
I thought Oriole was a complete masterpiece of culinary on display. From the second I walked in, I already had the feeling that this was going to be one to write home about. While not my first tasting menu experience, I'm not going to these meals every other week, so this was definitely my splurge meal of the year. Every bite is curated with thought, every ingredient in every dish is sourced from a specific location in the world and everything chosen to be part of the dish is designed to stand out to your taste buds to get you thinking. I thought every dish had a connection to something familiar in taste that I grew up with but with an elevated twist. For me the standouts were the foie gras, sea urchin, and squab. As Asian inspired flavors are actually my favorite, the menu spoke to me that much more. As long as you go into the meal with the expectations to not be stuffed like you would going to an all you can eat buffet, I'd find it hard to find someone not be impressed with the taste and flavors they present you with here. Interior decor, lighting is on point if that matters to you. The service is magnificent from the get go as well. Thoroughly impressive establishment. Oriole knows exactly what they are doing!
This place was soooo good! I love the modern vibe.
We ate in the kitchen, it was so cool! Watching the chefs do their thing. We had a 13 course meal with 9 different wines where the waiter explained each course and everything about each kind of wine and where it came from. The service was great! The food was beautiful. Def would come back.
One of the most incredible dining experiences I've had.
When it comes to Michelin restaurants some have better service, food, creativity but Oriole was well balanced and is now one of my favorite restaurants. Done places put creativity and adventure, before taste. Oriole has plenty of creativity but the taste and flavors soared above everything else. Great service, beautiful space. Cannot wait to go back. This place should be 3 stars!
Very deserving of 2 Michelin stars! Highly recommended.
A fine dining destination restaurant with emphasis on flavor and refinement, not technical wizardry.
This is not a review of their regular tasting menu but for
This is not a review of their regular tasting menu but for a private event with a limited menu. I was very fortunate to have got invited to a very rare whisky tasting by Diageo and along with the whisky we were treated to 5 courses of some amazing food that is certainly worthy of the 2 (Michelin) stars Oriole has. The entrance to the restaurant is mystical and you don't know what to expect based on the exterior. Once inside, you are welcomed to a large space with high ceilings and an open visible kitchen where the magic happens. We were seated at their private room and served some amazing cocktails before our tasting began. Service throughout the night was on point without being over bearing allowing us to enjoy the food and the whisky. Based on this experience, I would certainly be making a reservation in the future to experience their full tasting menu.
The best meal of my life.
I don't want to draw comparisons, but this is better than any other Michelin starred experience that I've had. The service was attentive, but not suffocating. Friendly, not informal but not overly formal. The pacing of the courses was absolutely perfect. Each course was described very well, and everyone knew every detail of each dish. The multiple stations, starting with the bar, then the kitchen and ultimately your table was well-paced, fun and engaging. The food was perfect. What you see on the plate was beautifully presented, but still surprised you with flavor. The pasta course in particular was surprising. It was one of the absolute best things I've ever eaten. I can't say enough about this place. It's a true gem, a magnum opus for any restaurant anywhere.
Loved it! The service was impeccable! Can't say enough
Loved it! The service was impeccable! Can't say enough good things about the service. We received a tour of different stations, including the bar and the kitchen. The food was presented beautifully and was absolutely delicious! Some of the guests in our party didn't enjoy the dessert courses (possible room for improvement there), but I loved every dish.
Loved! Can't believe it took so long to visit.
Great atmosphere and energy. The staff was so enjoyable to interact with, the attentiveness that you expect but just genuinely friendly. Enjoyed the different stations, seeing the kitchen. Though it was neat, I don't know that I'd start off at the bar with 3 tiny one bite "courses", especially since this was 2 of the 3 seafood offerings of the night --it was a little too light. But all 3 bites were delicious. My husband didn't love his uni, but he just doesn't like uni. Everything was beautifully presented and tasty. I had the best squab I ever had, but alas I am still not a fan of squab. A+ for effort. The dill sauce on the trout, I did my best trying to scrape every bit off the plate. And the dessert courses were a big welcome and ever so satisfying. It has been my experience that this is where fine dining can really drop the ball. Not here! Favorite by far were the cannelles with the most pungent and delicious cheese. That dish really needs to be a whole cannelle (split - 2 halves per person) if anyone from Oriole ever reads this. Still hasn't knocked off Ever in my mind but much better than Next or Smyth. I think I've had more fine dining experiences this year than...let's say 2019. Maybe it was pent up pandemïc energy that had me out wanting to satisfy my epicurean wilds. Very pleased, will return.
I had very high hopes and expectations for this visit.
The initial drink and bite at the bar reels you in with a feeling of excitement but there were few highlights after that. The food was very middle of the pack relative to other Michelin restaurants. Nothing was exciting or stood out. More disappointing than that, however, was sitting at the kitchen table and watching Chef drink Miller Lites and text on his phone all night while not touching a single dish. I thought it was pretty disrespectful to everyone who took the time and paid the money the did to dine there that night.
When I was originally planning my trip to Chicago, I had
When I was originally planning my trip to Chicago, I had been looking into the local food scene there for a while to see how I could make the most of my time there. While I wanted to experience the strengths that this city had to offer in terms of their established cuisines, I was also curious to see the pinnacle of what it could showcase within the fine dining space. Enter Oriole, a restaurant that I have to say is probably the best--and priciest--dining establishment that I have been to so far in terms of ambience, service, and food. From the moment you step into the restaurant you are treated like a VIP guest, with an abundance of personal attention and top-notch service. Upon entering, you are guided to the bar where you get the choice of a drink along with three small dishes to start off with. These plates included the sea urchin with koshihikari and shiso, Carabineros shrimp from Spain with green almond and saffron, as well as a parsnip sorbet with nutmeg and hazelnut. While all these were bite-sized, there was still a lot of care to the plating and the ingredients were all very fresh. Afterwards, we walked to a table at the kitchen where you can witness the chefs preparing food in front of you and see the massive mural on the ceiling of the restaurant. This is where one of the most eye-catching dishes of the meal was served, a delicious slab of foie gras on shortbread topped with gold flakes. The taste of it was pure decadence, as the savory fattiness of the fois gras complemented the sweet flavor and texture of the shortbread extremely well. This was a dish I will not forget. From there they took me to a table in the dining area, which is where I spent the remainder of the meal. The next course on the menu was crudité, a french appetizer consisting of raw seasonal vegetables accompanied by golden kaluga caviar and creme fraiche. Although this was a seemingly-simple vegetable dish, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this course; the chilled veggies were some of the freshest I've had and had a very satisfying crunch and flavor to them--especially when paired with the accompaniments. This was also a memorable course. Next up was a bowl of Japanese Matsutake mushrooms with tarragon that the waiters activated with some broth, a delicious contrast to the iced crudité that was served beforehand. The succeeding course was sablefish served in a foamy broth, paired with a side of bread and butter. Here the sablefish flavor was tasty and delicate, while the bread was warm with a nice consistency. This was followed by Cappelletti pasta with artichoke and truffle, a more classic dish that emphasized the natural flavors of the truffle within it. Afterwards another one of the highlights of the meal came out: the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef. This is probably the best cut of steak that I've had so far with gorgeous marbling, very rich flavor, and an almost butter-like consistency when you cut through it. The meat practically melts in your mouth while the green peppercorn sauce it comes with only enhances the experience. The kohlrabi it's served with also helps to cut through the richness with its fresh taste. Finally we came to the dessert section of the meal, which consisted of multiple courses: a lemon and olive oil sorbet, a plum canalé, a chocolate ganache with goat milk ice cream, and a mini pumpkin mochi ice-cream sandwich paired with a starfruit paté de fruit. The olive oil sorbet and goat milk ice cream were especially unique, with a sharp presentation that makes them stand out. While the canalé and ice-cream sandwich were more conventional, they were still very delicious and had great flavors. These desserts were a great way to end an amazing meal. Coming in, I knew that many online considered Oriole to be the top restaurant in Chicago and wasn't sure if it was hyperbole. However, after experiencing this meal in its entirety I am definitely inclined to agree with them. All the dishes were executed very well and at a high level, with layered flavors that made each course memorable. The service was also some of the finest I've encountered among restaurants I've been to; during one of the courses I told them I liked the design of their utensils and at the end of the meal they gave me a complimentary pair just because I had mentioned it! I highly recommend visiting this place if you are able to, since even though the price is high I feel that it was worth the overall culinary experience.
This Is A Top-Notch Restaurant.
The Oriole is a fine dining restaurant in Chicago's West Loop. It is home to a number of constantly evolving testing menu's as well as a string of Michelin awards. As a quirky arrival, I was husked up a freight elevator to the dining room given a glass in hand (not so quirky). The design of the Oriole is impressive, with imposing high ceilings and an elegant bar. The food items here reflect the passion of the culinary chieftain and crew as illustrated with a food catalog that ranges from hiramasa in apple broth to Sablefish bedded in rice. The wine program is very strong with 3 pairing options for meal accompaniment. My tasting menu skewed toward seafood ..oh..la..la the likes of Sablefish Belly, Raw Oysters smothered in pork broth and other creations from the sea. The presentation was so pretty I didn't know whether to stare at it or eat it.............I ate it. This is a top-notch restaurant.
Fighting for a spot at the top of our "Best Restaurant Ever" list
The freight elevator opens and you are transported into another world! The detail that went into transforming this industrial space into a fine dining restaurant is incredible. I love the progression with small bites at the bar, an amazing dish in the kitchen and then on to the table! Forget about "supplements" The foie gras, caviar and wagyu beef are all included. Standing in the kitchen, an oasis of calm and concentration, we had a bite of foie gras on brioche that was simply amazing. It just got more creative from there. The "crudites" with brandade and caviar was perfectly balanced, each of the vegetables perfectly cooked. The matsutake mushroom dish was simply an umami bomb, set off by a perfectly chosen sake. Sablefish was up there with one of the best fish dishes I have ever had but the brioche that accompanie it? It's what dreams are made of. The capellini with truffles, a signature disk, was so delicious. The A5 wagyu with kohlrabi was a fantastic bite. I actually thought it might have been better without the peppercorns, I felt they distracted more than enhanced. The deserts were great, certainly technically well done and delicious. After the creative and surprising savory courses they did feel rather... well... like really good deserts. As an ending to an incredibly creative and surprising meal I felt they could have been a bit more original. Set the pastry chef free! The staff was amazing, well trained, incredibly knowledgeable and clearly enjoying what they do. The sommelier is nothing short of genius the wine pairings were perfect. The wines are actually very accessible, there were several that I wanted to try more of and I found them easily on line. Oriole may not have the most Michelin stars in Chicago but I know where I would go for my next special occasion. Highly recommended.
Superlative Chicago Dining
I have been to at least a half a dozen super-high end tasting menu restaurants in Chicago and Oriole is simple superb and superlative. The food is divine in addition to its presentation rather than the other way around. They get the number of courses just right as opposed to too many. The ambiance and dining experience is special and just the best. This is now my go-to restaurant for those special guests who want an ultimate dining experience.
Where’s that third star, Michelin?
Exceptional on all levels. Fun exploration of cuisine and space, surprises at each turn. Not sure why they don’t have three Michelin stars!!
A one of a kind dining experience
The experience of a lifetime. From the second you walk in the door, to the time you walk out, Oriole gives you the perfect dining experience. We were fortunate enough to spend our 10 year wedding anniversary here, and our time spent was amazing. Each of the 12 courses were sublime (the second course was a foie gras with strawberries and anise, and it was perfection). The other courses ranged from sea urchin with king crab to a capellini and a sablefish. All I keep thinking about is our next visit (which will be soon) Definitely the best meal I've ever eaten. Thank you Leroy, Jason, Daniel, Ravi and the rest of the team, for making our anniversary a memorable one. See you soon!
Definitely a three star experience.
The multi-course tasting menu is Kaiseki inspired, and the restaurant delivered a meal that competes with the best in Paris or Kyoto. Every one of the 14 courses had a unique and excellent flavor. Service was impeccable. Their wine list was not extensive but had a good selection of properly aged wines. We had a large group so we made our own wine paring: a 10 year old champagne "La Grand Dame", an 8 year old Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru, and a 13 year old Chateauneuf. Definitely a three star experience.
This was my first Michelin dining experience as well as
This was my first Michelin dining experience as well as first time with an extended tasting menu. It was such an amazing experience and I definitely recommend! It was truly a one of a kind experience, starting with the entrance and waiting in an old freight elevator drinking a small cup of Chrysanthemum tea. Then you are whisked into a beautiful restaurant. I love how you start at the bar, then get look at the kitchen for tastings before you are seated. I also love that there is not a dress code, but everyone was drsssed nice but not too formal. The food was amazing! I didn't love everything but it was fun to try new things. I loved the 15 course tasting menu and it was such a fun experience to try new things. It's definitely an experience worth splurging on.
So salty.
Overpriced and disappointing. Dessert left much to be desired. I would check others out before this.
Great place and experience.
All of the food was very new and interesting snd full of flavor. Definitely would love to come back and try new things as well
Amazing food.
Everything was really above and beyond, best meal I've ever had by a longshot
What else can I say, that hasn't been said.
Just an amazing experience from begging to end. A truly special restaurant that is at the top of its game. Hats off to the chef and everyone at Oriole
This is a dining experience!! From start to finish, it's
This is a dining experience!! From start to finish, it's outstanding!! The ambiance is like no other in Chicago. The staff is beyond exceptional! Extremely professional, but not stuffy and obnoxious like some restaurants in this caliber. The food was insane. I can't even tell you which course was my favorite bc they were all decadent. It's quite an investment, but absolutely worth it. I have a food allergy and most restaurants are lazy about it. Oriole created interesting substitutions to make my experience just as great as the regular menu. Quite literally the first fine dining establishment to do such a superb job. We will be back!
Amazing experience! Yes, it is an experience.
Won't give spoilers as to how it moves. Great to see Fine Dining still exists! Definitely show up on time. Didn't feel rushed at all. Staff, Space, Food, all very well done! Left feeling full & satisfied. Something a foodie should experience.
One of the best meals I've ever had.
I love how they move you around the restaurant, and the experience is white table cloth service but in a more comfortable, unique, and just cool environment. Every course was delicious with Japanese influences (the wagyu, Hokkaido scallop, and foie gras dishes were especially memorable) and drink pairings were on point. Definitely recommend for a special occasion. On another note - my husband and I have also made it to their nightcap a few times (starts at 10pm in their bar area), and the ham sandwich really is ridiculously good.
So we love Oriole 1.
0 and 2.0 is doing what many Michelin restaurants in Washington D.C. are doing now; progressive movements throughout the restaurant as you experience dishes (see Jônt in D.C. for an incredible experience!)However, Oriole was really expensive and the 2nd visit just fell... flat. I think it's either overpriced now or just needs a much better drink and pastry review.The classic pasta dish and pâtè bite delivered again, but the wine pairing was really a miss on our night and the dessert?- one of the worst I've ever experienced. This foodie couple on Youtube (channel "S3") also had our menu and in their review, they gave the same dumb eggplant dessert a big fail. The weird thing is we paid a LOT for this dinner, so where was the Michelin-level of desserts? I'm not joking that McDonald's apple pies are genuinely better than the dessert menu we got. After that eggplant... thing... we got two bonbons that tasted like early dishes (purposefully), which wasn't inspiring. We got no take-home treat and considering the poor wine pairing, this was not money well spent on a return visit.It takes a lot for us to travel from the suburbs for an event like this, so we were disappointed.
Probably the most perfect meal I've ever eaten.
Everything was laser-focused in terms of flavor and presentation, and I have a very difficult time picking a favorite dish. This was one of the few times I've enjoyed dessert, as oftentimes, it feels like an afterthought. Wine pairing was great too and creative, with non-wine and otherwise unorthodox options scattered throughout. Servers were super friendly and engaging. Loved this place and will definitely go again next time I'm in Chicago.
Very good, but not great
My first visit to Oriole, what they call Oriole 1.0, several years ago, made me very happy. A fine dining experience that felt comfortable. Every note was pitch-perfect. Over time, things have become more stuffy, and it feels like the staff is reading their reviews, and getting cocky. The hostess started things off badly. She could not have been less interested in our party, and honestly never stopped looking at her phone, even while talking with us. Within seconds it felt like we had broken many unspoken rules, and we were on her bad list immediately. We were not to sit down on the bench in the lobby, but rather forced to stand in front of a blazing space heater while she texted furiously. She would take our coats, but not our wine, and seemed irritated that we didn't know what she was willing to do. Etc. Service was confusing and distracting as around a dozen people appear as your server throughout the night - so you never know who to talk to. And the friendliness from past years seems to have been replaced with smugness - as in be glad you're here. Many of the food courses were truly amazing. However, several were just too salty, and this for a person who is never shy with salt. All in all, it was a good dinner, it just wasn't special, like it was the first time. The chef and his wife were not present, so maybe that affected the evening to an extent, but that still wouldn't explain the service that kept us on edge all night, wondering what we were going to do next to upset them. After this visit, it will be a while before I consider returning.
A wonderful dining experience
This was an amazing experience. We had multiple courses—each one exceeding our expectations! Portions were small to allow for enjoyment of each one. Service was excellent. I highly recommend their eatery for a fantastic evening of dining.
An amazing Michelin 2-Star Experience and fabulous service!
I flew to Chicago this week for a meeting, and I managed to secure a late dinner reservation at Oriole. Although I could not get the first seating, I was still very excited to see what a 2-star Michelin restaurant had to offer. The service was excellent right from the start. and I was given a complimentary drink at the bar before the staff led me to my table. The food was amazing and the very creative. The service was attentive without being intrusive. At the end of night, the captain helped me to arrange an Uber to take me back to my hotel. I would definitely go back for another spectacular dining experience.
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* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
2.) A Community User Picks Up the Bid
* FulfilledThread16, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's bid.
* FulfilledThread16 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to FulfilledThread16 for any questions Peter may have as FulfilledThread16 user fills the bid.
3.) Finding the Reservation
* FulfilledThread16 now uses their connections at Oriole Chicago to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
* If FulfilledThread16 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.
4.) Payment & Protection
* Once the reservation is secured, FulfilledThread16 receives the $200 reward which is credited to FulfilledThread16's AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Oriole Chicago!
* As with all transactions on AT, disputes and no-show fees are handled through the platform's community-driven resolution system. Users with a strong track record are incentivized to fulfill bids successfully, and community members can report issues to maintain trust in the marketplace.
