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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Naples

   5 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on September 2, 2022

   overall3food1service5ambience4

   The food was much better 2 yrs ago. A 1st class restaurant Now it seem like bar food that you can get anywhere. Nothing special. The server was fine

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Des Moines

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 27, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Music alittle too loud on patio.

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   JESSICAC

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 21, 2022

   overall3food4service1ambience4

   Food was pretty good, but our server was really lacking. It took 20 min to get drinks, and then she left us for another 20 min without taking our order. They also brought out the wrong table's food, so half of us got our food while the other half waited another 10 min. We had to constantly track her down for things, such as refills and the check. Not sure if I can recommend.

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4. RW

   RobertW

   Chicago

   27 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on August 20, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   My wife says the hamberger is among the best in Chicago. I always enjoy the fish and chips

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   Joanna

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on August 15, 2022

   overall2food2service2ambience4

   Convenient location; however, the food was not very good and the service was poor. We got the hamburger and steak, which were over-cooked and undercooked respectively. The server was inattentive despite the restaurant being mostly empty. We would not recommend eating here to a friend.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   We went for brunch. The food was just OK and our server seemed to lack some basic knowledge of the menu. It would be a fine place to go if you were staying at the hotel and just needed a quick meal, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat there as a destination.

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7. B

   Brunchlover

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on August 4, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Nice space and the food was good. Our server was fantastic - very personable and she handled our large group flawlessly.

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   gennabee

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 3, 2022

   overall2food2service4ambience4

   Cute place but portions were very small. Was hoping for a little more based on the menu.

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   JohnnyBull

   Cincinnati

   84 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   84 reviews

   Dined on August 2, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Easy restaurant attached to Hotel Lincoln. Attentive waiter and food was good. I'm picky to give it 5 STARS but overall satisfied for a hotel based restaurant.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall4food4service1ambience3

    Service was not good at all. After waiting so long for a server, my friend had to stop our server to ask if we could order. 3 minutes after I placed my order I asked if I could change it and was told not a chance. Order has already been placed. My friend asked for her latte several time and finally received it at the end of our meal. In the end, our bill was wrong. I showed the server how one of the items was more than what the menu stated. He actually told me there’s nothing he can do. I had to ask for a manager and showed him the discrepancy. The manager was great. He immediately saw and corrected the mistake. If the server couldn’t change the bill he should have taken it to a manager, rather than have me ask for a manager. It was an embarrassing situation, but it was a matter of principle. I’m sure it’s an isolated situation and I will go back. My food was just ok. My friends liked theirs.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service ! Exceptional food and great atmosphere!

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    StephenC

    Dallas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    Burnt octopuss, tasteless dry pork tender loin, slow service

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Yum. Excellent food.

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    EmiliaS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    My friend and I dined here on a Saturday evening, and we were pretty disappointed. The environment and ambiance was great--very trendy. The drinks were horrible, and the meat&cheese board was TINY. We ended up getting the carbonara because we were both still so hungry and that was also very bland and not enjoyable. For the price you end up paying, the food and drinks are simply not worth it.

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    CeeLB

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    The food was quite good, but our service lacked the basics

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16. VD

    VDayVisitor

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great patio space.

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    PhilB

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Food was good service good, kitchen was slow and we told them we had theater.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great experience. Drinks and food were great and excellent service, we will be back

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    toscana

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great service, wonderful atmosphere, outstanding!

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    KellyH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Food was pretty good (great waffles, not great overdressed salad). Unfortunately the biggest downside was the non-stop loud & strong AC over the window seats. The wait staff apologized to a couple tables but said there was nothing to fix it.

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21. HB

    HeidiB

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience5

    Our server was nowhere to be seen most of the night. The food took a very long time to come out and when it did come out most of it was cold. There was no apology made when we informed him. The drinks and the Brussels sprouts were excellent

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22. CC

    ChristopherC

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best staff in the restaurant biz. Best Happy Hour in Chicago. Best outdoor patio too.

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    MEJ2684

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Great spot for a birthday dinner for 10!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    For an appetizer we had the Hiramasa Crudo which was not only delicious, but an unbelievable presentation. For entrees Laura had the special black trout which was delicious, and I had the linguine Nero which was also delicious with a nice presentation.

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    LIthfoodie

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    We have brunch at the Kennison with a group of eight. Food was fresh and and reasonably priced. The quiche and chicken and waffles were tasty and the omelets were well made. We all enjoyed it!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food! I got the fish and chips and my dad got the chicken sandwich. We were both very satisfied. Would go again.

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    JenniferB

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner as usual! All the food was spot on! Highlights: gnocchi, grilled asaparagus, papardelle, fish and chips, butter cake and custard cake!

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    Finerthingsclub

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Don't let a hotel restaurant fool you! Whether you're dining solo or out with a few friends, The Kennison provides a chill, cool, comfortable vibe. The lighting was perfectly dim. The music was great and faint so you can carry on conversations or have it act as a companion for the solo experience. The menu is not overwhelming as many can be. l had the Come on Eileen cocktail and the fried chicken sandwich. It was the perfect amount of food for a late dinner. The rest of the group ordered (and highly complimented!) the burger. Would love to come back to dine on the patio in summer months or grab a cocktail in the winter. Whether you're local or staying at Hotel Lincoln, stop in for a great experience.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We started off with a nice charcuterie board with meats and cheeses, and the grilled octopus which was heavenly. For entrees we had the gnocchi, linquinie Nero and the special blackened trout which was heavenly.

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    GigiP

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall4food1service3ambience4

    They were understaffed. Waiter was nice and did a great job for so many tables. The Bloody Mary was disgusting and I am sure that is part of the reason I was sick the rest of the day. I don’t know what their special mix was but yuck! Quiche was undercooked. That might have made me sick too. I’ve eaten there before and it was fine but this time was NOT.

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31. Y

    Yara

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thanks, Ed! He was a great server! Food and price were great too.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Quality food, surprisingly fast service

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33. U

    Username

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Very good brunch! Great deal on mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. Nice ambience and good food.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    My husband loved the chicken and waffles. But I had the omelette and it was only ok. It was weird and lumpy and not seasoned. They gave me four pieces of potatoes- it looked like they were trying to ration the food. The restaurant is beautiful though.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience5

    We waited for 15+ min after being seated before a server noticed us and asked for our drink order. Food took a long time to come and fried chicken sandwich and fries were cold. The seared pork belly appetizer was absolutely fantastic and the cocktails were delicious.

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    miete

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience1

    Couldn’t get system from blowing cold air. Very uncomfortable and got staff not great at solving issue

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37. KT

    KT88

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    This is a good, solid restaurant located close to Lincoln Park and the Chicago History Museum. The strengths here are convenience and well prepared food. The restaurant's ambiance is certainly pleasant, but not anything unique. However, our waiter was excellent and the food was very good. I had the pan seared chicken and my wife had the Pappardelle. Both were well prepared and very tasty. The wine list is not extensive, but it has some good choices at reasonable prices. If you are staying at the Hotel Lincoln, it is an easy choice for a good, convenient meal.

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38. MK

    MarianneK

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Enjoyed dinner with friends - food was quite good, service was very good as well. A huge party of 20+ came in towards the end of our stay, and it got very loud. Other than that, very nice ambiance. Live nearby and don't often think of The Kennison. Will be back.

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    Larue

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    Service was exemplary! Appetizers were very good. Entrees we’re quite average and not a great value for the price.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the restaurant week menu which offered a nice selection l had the pappadellli and my wife had the grilled salmon. Both were excellent, and my wife had grilled salmon. We started off with a salad and onion soup. For dessert we had a delicious chocolate cake.

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