The Stained GlassStained Glass Is a Keeper....Dark wood, large windows and large upholstered panels placed i n various strategic spots along the walls lent a sense of intimacy and hushed what could be a blaring din into a comfortable and enjoyable setting.
We were lucky enough to get Scott as our server,he's excellent.
We started with a couple of appetizers. The "Bacon and Egg" dish, actually salmon chips made to look like bacon with deviled eggs. It was beautifully prepared, not overly salty at all, and very tasty. We also ordered the sea scallops starter with polenta fries. That was so good, I thought about ordering it as an entree.
We then decided to split an entree and went with the filet mignon. It was fantastic.
A great restaurant, not too hard on the wallet.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMgood business dinner locationThis restaurant was recommended to me by friends that live in Evanston. I have returned since with business colleagues who are staying downtown. They have enjoyed getting away from downtown, but still it isn't too far. The menu has a nice variety but is not overwhelming with choices. The service is very good and you can have a comfortable discussion.5/29/2013 12:00:00 AMLove It!!This is one of our favorite restaurants! We've never been disappointed. Food is always delicious and we never feel rushed. The timing between "courses" is perfect. Staff is friendly and professional. A great place for special occasions. Their artichoke appetizer is to die for in our opinion.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was excellent: high qualityFood was excellent: high quality and innovative. Bonuses: great wine list and good desserts.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMMother's DayThe food was really good and BEAUTIFULLY presented. Everything was fresh and hot. The only things I would have changed are I wanted the waitress to be at the table a bit more and there was a really long time between when each course was brought out. The salmon was really tasty and cooked well, tuna three ways was delicious, and the desserts were great. I'd come again.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistently excellentMy daughter discovered the Stained Glass via the internet in December 2012. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the experience. The food , wine, service and ambiance were all well beyond our expectations. My wife and I have now been back three or four times and each time the experience exceeds our expectations. We have used it for personal and business entertainment. The Stained Glass is our top go to place for eating out when we are looking for a consistently excellent experience in dining.
Thank you Stained Glass staff.
Joe Ehrenberg5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the best meals I've ever hadMy husband and I travel all over the world and the United States and have had the chance to dine in many wonderful places. I'd place this meal as one of the best. We shared a fabulous trio of French wines selected from a number of interesting choices. We had a butter lettuce salad that was beautifully dressed and garnished with candied walnuts. The BLT appetizer featured seared foie gras and was great as well as creative. Our main was Australian lamb chops prepared medium rare accompanied by all sorts of wonderful delicacies including marcona almonds, asparagus, grits, and a savory creme brulee. For dessert we enjoyed a chocolate layer cake with genache topped with candied chocolate nibs (oh, my!!). Everything was perfect!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the Best I've HadThe dinner was truely one of the best in a very long time. My husband had baby octopus appetizer and lobster bisque, both of which had him singing in delight. I had the vegetarian meal--chick pea fritata -- and it was sensational. I'm usually a half eater -- I eat half my meal and bring the rest home. It is a high standard when I eat every single crumb on the plate. And that I did. Our daughter had the free-range ckicken and her boyfriend ordered the duck. They had nearly clean plates as well. Dessert: the sorbet quartet (delicious!) and the panna cotta -- not a bite was left of either dish. Nice waiter, no rushing. We had a leisurely time and it was easy to have conversation.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMgood for a group not romanticWent for a nice dinner. Thought it was supposed to be a romantic place. Was wrong there. Tables close together and very few 2 person tables in between. Food was good nothing awesome. About 8pm on Sat night place got packed a few tables of 6 were around. Went from nice conversation to having to almost yell. Was not fun after that.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AM5 of us had a terrific dinner5 of us had a terrific dinner last evening. We had a mixture of small, medium, and large plates, and everyone raved about their dinner! John, Great Job!4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMNOT GREAT for late night dining.NOT GREAT for late night dining. That and a fireplace is all it's missing!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved it!The food was beautifully plated and hit all the right spots. Not usually a dessert seeker but these were extraordinarily tasty down to the last bite. Valet gave us a most friendly hello as we entered the restaurant. From there, the hostesses and wait staff were less warm, somewhat stiff...perhaps are faced with a more stuffy clientele.
The Stained Glass is clean and modern with beautiful ceilings and an attractive bar. Management has made efforts to control the noise level - more restaurants could take note.
Will definitely be back.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMChampagneWe have frequented The Stained Glass Bistro quite a few times over the past couple of years. We always had a great experience. Nice welcome by the Maitre D', courteous wait staff, food is good. The last time we went the noise level was rather high but that seems to be the norm with most of the popular restaurants. Maybe a week night would be a better choice if one would like to enjoy an intimate dining experience.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have visited this restaurantWe have visited this restaurant several times, and have never been disappointed. Prices are slightly on the high side, but not without reason. The food is always fresh; the flavors are superb. I highly recommend this restaurant for any type of special occasion justifying the cost. However, one can make a very good meal here for a reasonable sum by dining on soup/salad and/or delicious appetizers. Wine selections are excellent.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMExceelent food, wine, atmosphereFood was excellent, enjoyed by high school age to college and parents. Tried a couple of flights and subsequently went out and bought all three wines for our home cellar. Service was friendly, attentive and informative. Overall, well done. Thx4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat, creative food and incredibleGreat, creative food and incredible wine selection with reasonable prices.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was very noisy and difficultIt was very noisy and difficult to hear your dining partner. But the food, service and wine list were good.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat little findWe tried this restaurant for the first time with out of town guests. it has a great relaxed atmosphere and everything that we ordered was exceptional. The chef is very creative and the presentation was very nice.
We would definitely go back again.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food. The only drawbackGreat food. The only drawback was hearing all the service notes exchanged between employees, ie "table 6 is ready to turn over", etc. Heard these comments all night. Seemed beneath the level of this restaurant that patrons would here these exchanges.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for Special Night OutVery nice restaurant - & was the perfect place to take my husband for a special night out for his 35th birthday. We had flights of wine from France & Italy and the food was superb (rack of lamb for him, filet mignon for me).3/23/2013 12:00:00 AM