Ampersand Wine Bar

Name: Ampersand Wine Bar
Address: 4845 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60625
Telephone: (773) 728-0031
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

103 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Great for fine wines

Ampersand Wine Bar strives to offer guests four things: an approachable wine list, a menu filled with rustic comfort food, delicious desserts and an inviting atmosphere. In addition to a wine club that meets regularly, Ampersand Wine Bar offers a dinner menu that is perfectly paired with every cocktail or wine on the menu. Try the small plates that include smoked hummus, roasted bone marrow or cauliflower gratin. The second course at Ampersand Wine Bar includes pasta with truffle cream and a poached egg or a meat cheese board. Try the seared salmon or roasted chicken breast and don�t leave without a taste of the ginger spiced carrot cake or vanilla bean mousse.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, American
Hours of operation
Dinner; Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday; 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Saturday; 5:00pm-11:00pm: Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(773) 728-0031
Website
http://www.ampersandchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Darren McGraw
Private party facilities
We offer full restaurant buy-outs during peak and off peak times. For larger tables during regular business hours, we offer curated prix fixe menus, special cocktails and pre-selected bubbly/wines.

Location
4845 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Cross street
Lawrence
Parking details
Brown line: Damen stop Light Rail: Lawrence stop Bus: Damen & Ainslie stop is 50 ft. from the front door. Lawrence & Damen stop
Public transit
One block north of Damen Ave. Brown line stop.Two blocks west of Lawrence Metra stop20 feet from Damen ave/Ainslie bus stop
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Kale Salad$10.00
with quinoa & roasted garlic vinaigrette
Charred Little Gem Lettuces$10.00
with molé rojo & roasted peppers
Heirloom Tomatoes*$12.00
with cous-cous salad and burrata mozzerella
Campanella*$15.00
with sun-dried tomotoes, fava beans & mint
Seared Scallop over Oxtail$16.00
chick peas & red pepper jus
Meat & Cheese Boards*
with house made crackers, olives, mostarda
- Small$14.00
- Large$20.00

Entreées

Whole Roasted Game Hen$20.00
parsnip confit & roasted summer squash
15 Hour Braise Beef Cheek$20.00
with charred tomatillos & fresh corn "pudding"
House-Made Lamb Sausage*$18.00
with preserved lemon, fava beans & Ethiopian awaze sauce
Seared Salmon In Coconut Red Curry*$18.00
with bean sprouts & sweet potatoes
Peak of Summer Eggplants$15.00
Roasted, pickled & baba ghanoush with toasted pita

Sides

Shishito Peppers*$7.00
roasted for 5 minutes with smoked sweet pepper cream
Sungold Cherry Tomato Salad$7.00
fresh basil & semolina gnocchi
Sauteéd Sweet Corn$7.00
served with kochujan butter & shaved parmesan

Desserts

S'mores$15.00
For two. C'mon. J'st ask
Millefeuille of Caramelized Puff Pastry$9.00
summer berries and whipped vanilla cream
Free Form Rustic Tart*$9.00
with stone fruit, toasted granola and honey caramel yogurt
Platter of Cookies*
candies & chocolates
- Small$10.00
- Large$15.00

What 103 people are saying

Ampersand Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

103 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 25, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful time, and really enjoyed the food and the ambience. The wine was especially amazing! Only issue was that two of the side dishes were way to spicy for us. I was surprised because I had asked the server about spice levels of the main dishes and ordered based on this information (ordering the less spicy dish), and he still didn't say anything when we ordered the spicy side dishes. I realize not everyone is a complete wuss when is comes to spiciness like I am, but I would have appreciated a heads up, or a spice indicator on the menu. They had indicators for vegan, gluten, free, etc., so it seems this could be added.
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Globalphile
Chicago235 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a horrible experience at The Blanchard in Chicago the night before, I had a really great experience at Ampersand Wine Bar. I loved the casual/ contemporary atmosphere, the wines, food and service. I was pleased with my rose wine and thought the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, the roasted game hen entree plus the rustic peach tart were excellent! I will definitely be back!!
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Anne
Chicago57 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This sophisticated yet warm and welcoming restaurant was the perfect choice to celebrate a birthday. The food was fabulous and service impeccable. Truly a gem of a place!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 23, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cute location, great wine list, excellent and friendly service, fabulous food.
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Wildcat21
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding. GREAT wine selection! The food is amazing and always changing. This was our 3rd time. Highly recommended for food and wine.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago11 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 10, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing what they can do in their little kitchen space - We liked it very much!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago13 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 25, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very impressed by the range and quality of the dishes at Ampersand. Flavors are confidently and thoughtfully developed while showcasing outstanding and varied cooking skills. While many "hot" restaurants rely on cliched ingredient constellations, Ampersand creatively uses seasonal produce in exciting ways. Vegetarian's and meat-lovers alike will be happy here. The wine list is lovely.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, drinks and service! Had a great time celebrating a birthday and the dessert was amazing!
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LINAB VIP
Chicago68 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a trendy, modern looking restau with a homey feel. The service was great as was the food. From appetizer to dessert, it was a flavor adventure. I had Damon with a spicy Ethiopian broth and I lapped it up! And dessert, wow, you have to try their twist in millefeuille. I'll definitely go again. Oh and try their specialty mescal drink, I've never had anything like it. :-)
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 20, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is more than just a great wine bar--the food is also top-notch! They have excellent vegetarian selections, and service is knowledgeable and very friendly. This has become a favorite neighborhood spot.
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4845 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Additional information

Cross street
Lawrence
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Hours of operation
Dinner; Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday; 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Saturday; 5:00pm-11:00pm: Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Brown line: Damen stop Light Rail: Lawrence stop Bus: Damen & Ainslie stop is 50 ft. from the front door. Lawrence & Damen stop
Public transit
One block north of Damen Ave. Brown line stop.Two blocks west of Lawrence Metra stop20 feet from Damen ave/Ainslie bus stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Darren McGraw
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.ampersandchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 728-0031
Private party facilities
We offer full restaurant buy-outs during peak and off peak times. For larger tables during regular business hours, we offer curated prix fixe menus, special cocktails and pre-selected bubbly/wines.

Ampersand Wine Bar

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Menu

Salads & Starters

Kale Salad$10.00

Charred Little Gem Lettuces$10.00

Heirloom Tomatoes*$12.00

Campanella*$15.00

Seared Scallop over Oxtail$16.00

Meat & Cheese Boards*

Entreées

Whole Roasted Game Hen$20.00

15 Hour Braise Beef Cheek$20.00

House-Made Lamb Sausage*$18.00

Seared Salmon In Coconut Red Curry*$18.00

Peak of Summer Eggplants$15.00

Sides

Shishito Peppers*$7.00

Sungold Cherry Tomato Salad$7.00

Sauteéd Sweet Corn$7.00

Desserts

S'mores$15.00

Millefeuille of Caramelized Puff Pastry$9.00

Free Form Rustic Tart*$9.00

Platter of Cookies*

What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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