III Forks - ChicagoGreat food, incredible service!We were celebrating my husband's birthday and were so pleased wit h our experience at III Forks. From the cocktails to the
scrumptious desserts, everything was perfect.
The best part of dining here though, was our outstanding server, Gaston. We have never had such personalized care. He mixed my husband's drink himself and the beverage was so good that hubby ordered another (he never has two). Gaston led us through the menu and offered suggestions for every course. He just made the evening for us.6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMLove III ForksThe restaurant is very beautifully designed and has a great view. We are hoping to sit outside the next time we dine there. We love the children's menu!6/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat serviceIn addition to good food and drink, the service staff from greeter to batman to waiter are genuinely interested in making sure that you have everything the way you want it and that all your questions are answered. Their attention makes this elegant space neighborhood friendly.6/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ServiceEveryone was exceptionally nice and very helpful. The hostess gave us a tour of the restaurant and our waiter ensured that our dinner was just right.6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent ServiceThis was a nice family time to celebrate birthday and graduation. The staff was nice. The waitress was adorable and very helpful in helping us decide on drinks and food. The manager came to the table and soon after, the hostess came with a camera to commemorate our teenage son's birthday (which she printed and gave to us in < 5min!). Then they brought a piece of a delicious cake (possibly Texas pecan) with candles, in a beautifully decorated silver plate. Service was excellent and food outstanding.6/4/2013 12:00:00 AMWorth the effortGreat food, open concept and great service just a little pricey5/28/2013 12:00:00 AMThe steak selections at IIIThe steak selections at III Forks are always excellent and cooked exactly as you request. Very nice spot for a special occasion dinner. The rooftop bar is great, especially when the weather is nice.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMBucket ListThree Forks has wonderful ambience and great food. Ask for a window table if you are a dog lover and watch the activity in the dog park across the street. Good for private parties in their smaller room/s. The outside dining deck is extremely attractive and inviting. We were able to see it but unable to eat on it because of the cold weather: it is on our Bucket List to do yet this summer!5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMPleasurable SteakhouseIII Forks did not feel like your run of the mill steakhouse.The ambiance was soft the space light & airy & the views outstanding!Our table over looked a gorgeous park with large & beautiful sprawling buildings around it.While the steak was incredible which it should be because it is a steakhouse the bread served at the beginning of the meal was wonderful & our favorite part.The service was average however I say this because I believe it was due to a language barrier with our waitress.She had a hard time going over the menu with us & when my husband received his steak it was smaller than described.Having said that she did comp our dessert which was extremely thoughtful of her.We will certainly return & I will recommend this place to others.5/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWell-done overallI visited III Forks twice last week for dinner. Both times we had very good food and excellent service.
On Thursday, I enjoyed Chilean seabass and my husband stopped just short of licking the plate of prime rib. On Thursday there were inconsistencies in the grill - my mediium rare filets were served medium well. The re-order came back as rare.
Our guest ordered lamb chops medium on the recommendation of the server. The chops were at different temperatures, though - the first was beyond medium, but the rest were mostly medium. In both cases - lamb and beef - the meat was very well seasoned and were good, flavorful cuts.
Everything else was great except the strong, cold breeze (indoors) that chilled our food.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMAlmost Just Like HomeMy husband and I grew up frequenting the original III Forks in Dallas, and decided we had to try out this location. The decor and plating are so much more modern than what we are used to, but the food was on par with the excellence we learned to expect in Dallas. My bone-in ribeye was perfectly cooked and flavorful, DH's NY strip was also great. We have always been big fans of the III Forks Salad, and it didn't disappoint--it was sweet with a hin of tang. The wine selections are delightful and I highly recommend ordering the bread pudding with a glass of port. We will be returning.
Also, Scott was kind enough to take us back to the kitchen, which was immaculately clean and looked like it was running like clockwork.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent RestaurantIII Forks is a phenomenal restaurant from the hostess at the front door, to the waiters/waitresses, even the staff that cleaned the table and poured water was exceptional! The food was DELICIOUS!! I cannot wait to go back there again!5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMMother's Day 2013My son chose this venue for Mothers Day. His Mom and Grandma were both happy with their dishes...and he paid so I was ecstatic. All things considered I thought it was a great place..good food...a bit pricey but well worth it for a special occasion.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGood Food, Great ServiceThe service at III Forks (we were served by Jon 'Michael') was excellent. He was a top notch professional. The food was an A-, in my opinion. The meats were not as tender as some other steaks I've had (ie bone-in medium well and NY strips), but the sides and desserts were delicious. Top tier restaurant.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMemorable Mother's DayI took a chance coming to a new restaurant, but my wife, son and daughter each very much enjoyed the outing. I was getting a bit concern because my wife is essentially vegan and my daughter is vegetarian and the whole menu was not offered because it was Mother's day. They were very accommodating and put together offering for my wife and daughter that were very tasty and made them feel special. We had a terrific time and looking forward to going back.
Thanks Much...5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMbeautiful view over a hidden parkLove the glass window wall overlooking the Lakeshore East park, which is a park I think most Chicagoans haven't discovered yet. We had a lovely dinner, the wedge salad is fabulous, the steaks were very good and the dessert (can't remember the name, a white layer cake with pecans or walnuts) was delish. Service was not great in comparison to most Chicago steakhouses where the waitstaff is extremely confident, knowledgable and polished. Here it seems like everyone is new and not always sure how to answer questions. Hopefully this will improve with time. The rooftop bar is a lovely place for a nightcap.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMMy III ForksI have been to most of their restaurants accross the country. The food as always was great. The drinks were also good. The restaurant was not too loud. I like that the dining area is dark and cozy. The general manager is always around and comes by each table to ensure that your experience was great. The private rooms are just that and they provide and entire team that is dedicated toy you and your party. Make sure to go to the rooftop deck afterwards or just stop by the rooftop deck to have a few cocktails. I love this place, had a great time. The food and the service was great.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThe place to be!!!I recently had dinner at III Forks with my new Bo. The service was impeccable, the food delicious, the atmosphere was amazing. The view however was to die for!!! I have since recommended this establishment to many friends and co-workers. My waitress was impressive! The level of service and attention we received was great!4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent once again. We invitedExcellent once again. We invited two other couples to join us and as it was the first time for them it was great to have such a delicious meal and wonderful service.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful experienceMy wife and I celebrated our anniversary here and had the most pleasant experience. I made the reservations online and specified were celebrating our anniversary. When we were seated there was a frame at our table that said Happy Anniversay with our name and date on it. Very classy. The waitress was very nice and informative. She told us what to expect when ordering our food as far as the wait time for our food. So everything went very smooth. Even when they brought out the wrong entree and I started eating it unknowingly, the right entree was hastily brought in. I loved this place. For dessert they brought out a fancy plate that said happy anniversary- red velvet cake!! Highly recommend this place. A little loud, but overall SUPER!!!!!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat dinner at III Forks!Wonderful hostess, bartender and staff! Great food!4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMI became acquainted with IIII became acquainted with III Forks when I coordinated a friend's wedding. For the wedding, salmon was one of the entrees and it was delicious. I brought my 12 year old son back because he is a beef lover. He loved the croustades, his steak and the tomatoes that are offered as part of the dinner. I enjoy the atmosphere, the view, the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff, and the food. This is a great find for couples, families and a girl and/or guys night out.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Brunch in town!Made reservations via Open Table for brunch, coming into town for our 11th anniversary. This is always iffy for me - but we had the most amazing experience - everything was perfect - from the service to the salads from the steak and fish to the desserts.
Would definitely recommend the abbreviated menu for special occassions (we were there for Easter), or any time we're back in Chicago.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMMy steak was cooked to perfection.My steak was cooked to perfection. The best sauteed mushrooms I ever tasted.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMAn excellant restaurant awayAn excellant restaurant away from touristy down town.Limited menu..but fresh and well prepared.Wine selection.. one of the best in Chicago.I will try lunch and may be eating by bar one day.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was my girl friends firstThis was my girl friends first time at the restaurant. My husband and I have been here several times and each time we were pleased. The girls night out, and they enjoyed the food, the drinks and the atmosphere. Our waiter was wonderful too! Thanks III Forks for another great dining experience.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMTruly enjoyed my evening here.Truly enjoyed my evening here. Excellent service made great recommendations for food and how each would complement with a certain wine. Enjoyed the service and attention to detail. Would definitely recommend this place going vack during the summer for the rooftop feature.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic restaruant! OurFantastic restaruant! Our server was beyond great with our group of 7. She made great suggestions and was very attentive. The food was excellent!3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat atmosphere in a niceGreat atmosphere in a nice quiet pocket of downtown.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMIII Forks is excellent!III Forks is a fabulous steakhouse. The food is top grade and the price is very reasonable. The decor is sleek & modern and the top to bottom windows provide a cool view. Definitely recommend this restaurant if are a fan of great steaks and are looking for something different than the traditional steakhouse.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMIII Forks, with 4 Stars.I have been to the one in Dallas, and the chicago one a few times. III Forks has a very contemporary design, simplistic, but yet elegant.
The views for the tables along the large Windows make dinning enjoyable.
The wine list and offerings is expansive and impressive. The food here is amazing. We had the prime rib, cooked to perfection, excellent cuts of meat, very high quality. We also ordered the Chilean Sea Bass, again cooked and season perfectly, with fresh spinach and rice. One phrase for desert...."bread pudding" Best in the city. The real gem here though is the roof top dinning available as the weather gets better.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMAn Amazing Special DinnerI had an amazing special dinner with my lovely lady. We are definitely planning to dine in very soon.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMTough to find, but worth theTough to find, but worth the look. Very cool place with awesome service and an equally good menu. Great selection of wines and whiskies.
Highly recommend.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMWe took a client there andWe took a client there and were very impressed with the entire experience. Great food, service, and ambiance. Would recommend for a special dinner3/8/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was terrific (ChickenThe food was terrific (Chicken Fried Prime Rib? Seriously? It was AWESOME)
Speaking of awesome, we'd go back again just because of the service - Jessica was that great.3/2/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for East Loop residentsWe found this in our neighborhood and decided to try it out. It was a very nice experience. The food was terrific and the service was impeccable. We will go again.2/16/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst tiime there after livingFirst tiime there after living in Streeterville several years.
Very Nice table #512 on 2/7/13 by window.
Guest from Minn. Minn really enjoyed the restrauant week menu and atmosphere as did we.
Very good food but kinda delayed due to order lost in kitchen per server but we were not in a hurry.
Will definitely return.2/7/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful nighttime city views.Beautiful nighttime city views. Attentive service.2/1/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat steaks and truffled fries!We live just next door and this was our second visit. The place is very nice, the service very friendly and efficient, and the steaks are very good. Although it's not in the menu, you should ask for truffled fries. We did and they were delicious!1/19/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat FindHad a great evening, they were very accommodating for a holiday and with us running late. Prices were on point for what we received and can't wait to go back.12/31/2012 12:00:00 AM