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Magnolia Cafe
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Address:
1224 W Wilson
Chicago, IL 60640
Neighborhood:
Uptown
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Cuisine:
Contemporary American
Price:
$30 and under
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Magnolia Cafe Details
Dining Style:
Casual Dining
Website:
http://magnoliacafeuptown.com/
Phone:
(773) 728-8785
Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Sunday: 10:00AM - 3:00PM;
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday : 5:30PM - 10:00PM
Friday & Saturday: 5:30PM - 11:30PM
Sunday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Payment Options:
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine:
Contemporary American
Executive Chef:
Kaz Medhat
Dress Code:
Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Yes
Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities:
Thank you for your interest in the private services at Magnolia! Our dinning fits 150 for a cocktail reception. Perfect for weddings, banquets, roasts, seminars, business meetings and special events of all kinds.
Private Party Contact:
Manager (773) 728-8785
Getting there
Cross Street:
N Magnolia Ave
Parking:
Street Parking
A word from Magnolia Cafe
Magnolia Café is located north of downtown Chicago in the newly revitalized neighborhood of Uptown. Magnolia Cafe celebrates another year as an Uptown Chicago's best restaurant. To show our appreciation to all our customers we are offering a vast array of fine dining specials. What better way to
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enjoy a night of Chicago fine dining than at Magnolia cafe. Our menu incorporates seasonal French American ingredients and other techniques.
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Magnolia Cafe
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140 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
140 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
neighborhood gem
(103)
fit for foodies
(73)
romantic
(54)
special occasion
(52)
great for brunch
(23)
good for groups
(12)
Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews
(140)
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A very good place for a nice
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/12/2012
2005
Dined on
04/12/2012
2005
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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A very good place for a nice dinner. The dishes feel a little heavy for me, even salads but the flavors are interesting and delicious.
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Dined on
04/12/2012
2005
Special Features:
fit for foodies
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romantic
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special occasion
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Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Rude staff. Poor service.
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/13/2012
2007
Dined on
04/13/2012
2007
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Rude staff. Poor service. I will never go back.
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Dined on
04/13/2012
2007
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Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
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5
Great meal and a nice intimate
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Dined on
04/13/2012
2005
Dined on
04/13/2012
2005
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Great meal and a nice intimate setting for a date. Decent sized portions and first rate ingredients. Been to Magnolia many times and will continue to return in the future.
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Dined on
04/13/2012
2005
Special Features:
neighborhood gem
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romantic
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Wanted to get off of Lincoln
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/14/2012
2005
Dined on
04/14/2012
2005
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Wanted to get off of Lincoln Ave. for a change before a concert at the Old Town School. We were really impressed by the Magnolia Cafe--food, service were great! We'll be back.
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Dined on
04/14/2012
2005
Special Features:
fit for foodies
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neighborhood gem
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Overall rating
(Fair)
2
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5
Underwhelming
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/14/2012
2006
Dined on
04/14/2012
2006
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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A couple of us joined a friend at Magnolia Cafe for dinner on Saturday night. Our friend had been several times before and had nothing but good things to say about it, describing the menu as "good comfort food." Wellll... I ordered the risotto of the day - I love risotto - as my appetizer. A *very* good sauce and perfectly cooked scallop on top were offset by *way* undercooked arborio rice. What should have been creamy was way crunchy. My hanger steak arrived almost room temperature. Meanwhile, our server never once asked us how things were and also took her time taking our order. Chicago has way too many great restaurants to have to accept what amounted to mediocrity.
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Dined on
04/14/2012
2006
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Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
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5
pricey
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/14/2012
2008
Dined on
04/14/2012
2008
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Seating a little tight, but the food and service made up for it...a little pricey.
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Dined on
04/14/2012
2008
Special Features:
fit for foodies
,
neighborhood gem
,
romantic
,
special occasion
,
hot spot
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
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5
The food is consistently excellent
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/14/2012
2006
Dined on
04/14/2012
2006
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"
The food is consistently excellent at Magnolia Cafe, and the service is always friendly and prompt. Their menu has something for everyone, and the cookie plate for dessert is fun to share!
"
Dined on
04/14/2012
2006
Special Features:
fit for foodies
,
neighborhood gem
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
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5
I always enjoy Magnolia Cafe
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/13/2012
2012
Dined on
04/13/2012
2012
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"
I always enjoy Magnolia Cafe - food is very good, menu is limited, which I feel helps concentrate on doing food great. Wait staff is always nice and familiar with menu items.
"
Dined on
04/13/2012
2012
Special Features:
fit for foodies
,
great for brunch
,
neighborhood gem
,
romantic
,
special occasion
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hot spot
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
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5
The food was amazing! Really,
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/03/2012
2011
Dined on
04/03/2012
2011
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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The food was amazing! Really, really good. My only negative comment was the tight seating. It seems to be a trend these days to cram as many seats as possible in a restaurant to the point that you might as well have a conversation with the people next to you.
But I wouldn't let that stop you, the food was worth it.
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Dined on
04/03/2012
2011
Special Features:
fit for foodies
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neighborhood gem
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special occasion
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Overall rating
(Good)
3
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5
Hostess barely said anything
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/06/2012
2011
Dined on
04/06/2012
2011
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Hostess barely said anything other than "two?". No greeting. No smile.
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Dined on
04/06/2012
2011
Special Features:
special occasion
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