Penumbra Restaurant & Wine Bar

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

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 5, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful. The menu is not vast but everything on it is done to perfection. Small place with workers who care. A definite must try.
   

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   kd8r

   Chicago182 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 3, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow- this was a surprising and magical place. The food was delicious and the ambiance is subtle and beautiful, with shimmering, long curtains and soft glowing lights. It is a special place both in terms of the food and in the feeling of the space. Our waiter was also extremely attentive and made the experience all the more special. Highly recommend
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 3, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Luv this place , you gotta try prime rib and cocconut mojitos...the best , just talking about it makes me wanna go back and eat again
   

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   STLBOY VIP

   St. Louis17 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on November 26, 2017

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This may be one of the worst restaurants we have ever been to in Chicago. Cheese plate starter; four cheeses, all pretty much tasteless. I had the worst ribeye ever, my wife had the most fishy salmon that she could not even finish. On a positive note our server was amazing. Great service but very lousy food. When in food heaven like Chicago just about any place is better.
   

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   Julio

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 19, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I really liked the quality of the food. Tried two of the steak plates and was impressed with the flavor and spices! Scallops were very good, but one of the 5 was a little overcooked, but otherwise the combination of flavors on them were great. Also good to try their cocktails
   

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   Chicagodavey VIP

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 15, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time here, thought we’d try something new and were pleasantly surprised. Had the jalapeño shrimp appetizer and it was great, just the right amount of kick. I had the ribeye and my date had the flank steak and we shared a little of both as they were both delicious. The salad was a nice combo of fruit, greens and veggies with a light citrus dressing. Very happy with the food and the ambiance was very elegant and relaxing.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 12, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I look forward to getting some adult time. Love coming to this restaurant. The ambiance is just what we are looking for. Food is wonderful and service is great! Great wine selection and desserts are so yummy! I recommend everything on the menu. My favorite is the steak.
   

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   Eater1 VIP

   Chicago27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on November 9, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My husband and I went with a friend of ours to check it out. It's a little Misleading up front if you come during the week especially because the front has a bar and a few seats but most of the seating is in the back so when you 1st walk in, in you might think it is not very crowded .I believe on the weekends they are slammed with people but during the week when it is not as busy can't you might get that impression. when you get in the back ,that's where all the seating is. It is a lot of fabric and couches and is very kind of pretty and romantic .It is definitely great for a date and you feel like you've discovered something in the neighborhood that you normally would not find. The food was decent and good and our server was very very attentive and did a great job. The owner definitely worked the floor and was a very nice .The couches are set in sort of private little areas with curtains and it's very romantic but also could be really fun for groups having caught tales. I guess my only complaint was it closes at 10 during the week and 11 on the weekends. I would definitely like to go back with a friend or by myself, and see how it feels to sit at the bar and have drinks or snacks. The night we were there it felt like it was basically all couples. But for a wine person like myself would be great to go get a glass of wine at the bar after work, etc. It is a great addition to the dining scene in Logan in that it's more romantic than hipster.You can feel that is owned by a person , not a group or corporation. The food was decent the price point was good and even though I didn't know a lot of the wines on the list the one we had was excellent for the price. I would definitely go back
   

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   Baldegl VIP

   Chicago185 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on November 1, 2017

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A pleasant Logan Square surprise that does a nice job at their price point. Some interesting cocktails and a reasonable wine list. The decorating is a plus.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Loved it, the whole experience was comfortable and unique. The food was great and worth the price and the service was awesome
    

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