Walter

Great density, great hands on exhibits for kids, great summary of local shark behavioral research and many fish. However, no info on birds or shore botany, little on invertebrates, none on seaweed, and an inexplicably huge volume on seahorses and sea dragons. Would have loved to see film of different places nearby underwater, maybe some more microscopy and geology.

Near faultless food, certainly for the price it would be hard to argue with either the burrata (highly recommended), the house salad (tastefully dressed), or the spinach-mint pappardelle in lamb bolognese (equally highly recommended). All were memorable. The mushroom pizza was tasty and toppings generously portioned, but did not excel to the same degree being let down by the cheese (noting though pizza is a divisive and subjective topic at the best of times). Huge respect to back of house for smooth execution, your team is clearly a symphony.

Unfortunately on our visit front of house let us down. There were periods with no service affecting multiple tables and the night was not busy.

Overall a great experience, excellent value and a memorable meal. An apparent Chicago icon - for good reason.

Small but excellent museum focused on tribal and connected arts plus relevant institutional and theoretical matters. Strong showings in the galleries for Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Benin, Indonesia and first peoples.