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Honey's - Permanently Closed

4.4

318 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Honey’s mission is simple.

To combine quality food and beverage, personalized hospitality, excellent service, and modern design/ambience to create a memorable Chicago dining experience. Led by a group of friends and seasoned industry veterans, Honey’s aims to offer the West Loop neighborhood an approachable fine dining option in a stylish, youthful and comfortable atmosphere.

Executive Chef and Partner Charles Welch has created a menu that offers thoughtfully-sourced, seasonal American cuisine inspired by the bright, bold flavors of the Mediterranean.

Honey’s is located at 1111 W. Lake St, in the heart of Chicago's West Loop.

We look forward to you joining us.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday-Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 10:30am-2:30pm The Hive (2nd Floor Cocktail Lounge): Thursday- Saturday: 7pm-12am
Phone number
(312) 877-5929
Website
http://www.honeyschicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Charles Welch
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Honey's can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Kari Solberg: (312) 877-5929

Location
1111 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607-1609
Neighborhood
West Loop
Cross street
Between Aberdeen and May
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
3 Blocks West of Morgan St Green Line Station.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lamb Tartare$17.00
shaved artichoke, cherry, black garlic mustard, crispy sunchoke
Spit Roasted Cauliflower$13.00
bread crumb, smoked giardiniera, basil
Grilled Romaine Caesar$12.00
egg yolk sabayon, pickled shallot, parmesan
Arugula Salad$12.00
candied walnut, raspberry, paradise blue, berry vinaigrette
Hamachi$18.00
cucumber, grape, finger lime, verjus, pickled onion
Marinated Bay Scallop$16.00
white gazpacho, grilled peach, apple, sorrel

Raw

Little Neck Clam
bloody mary mignonettetomato, horseradish, celery
- ea$2.50
Oysters - Chef Selection
cucumber, melon, apple vinegar, macadamia, basil
- ea$3.00

Pasta

Buckwheat Pasta A La Chitarra$18.00
morel mushrooms, thyme butter, pecorino, bread crumb
Squid Ink Orecchiette$16.00
calamari, shrimp, octopus, pesto, mint, pine nuts

Entrees

Spit Roasted Pork Chop$34.00
white beans, lacinato kale, guanciale, jus
Grilled Striploin$38.00
pommes dauphine, rapini, romesco, charred scallion
Chermoula Marinated Swordfish$32.00
summer vegetable panzanella, charred tomato vinaigrette
Israeli Cous Cous$22.00
roasted carrots, apricot harissa, raisin chutney, plum raita
Bass$29.00
brandade, pipperade, braised fennel
Rainbow Trout$27.00
charred eggplant, roasted corn succotash, bacon, pea shoots
Rotisserie Chicken$27.00
ratatouille, herbs de provence, green olive jus

Side Dishes

Haricot Verts$8.00
pomodoro sauce, summer savory
Swiss Chard$8.00
bagna cauda, fried shallot
Quinoa Tabbouleh$8.00
lemon-pistachio vinaigrette

Cocktails

Pimm's Punch Out$14.00
Pimm's no. 1, Aloo gin, pineapple, cucumber, basil
Bae of Bengal$14.00
Oola gin, yellow Chartruese, hibiscus tea, egg white
The Scrumdiddly$14.00
High West double rye, Avinyo cava, grilled peach shrub
The Devil Wears Cana$14.00
Cana Brava, Hamilton rum, Maple-habanero syrup, lime
Smoke Up Your Glass$14.00
Tromba tequila, mezcal, rosemary, lavender, Luxardo
Flowing Bowl$17.00
Templeton 6 year rye, smoked cherry, rhubarb amaro, peychaud bitter

Wine by the Glass

White

Melon de Bourgogne, Domaine de la Pépière, Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine sur Lie, Loire Valley, France (2015)$11.00
Treixadura, Finca Viña Mein, Ribeiro, Galicia, Spain (2014)$14.00
Pinot Gris, Ponzi, Willamette Valley, Oregon (2014)$15.00
Grüner Silvaner, Weingut Keller, Rheinhessen, Germany (2014)$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Silex, Francois Le Saint, Sancerre, France (2014)$16.00
Chardonnay, Unfiltered, Newton Vineyards, Napa Valley, California (2013)$26.00

Red

Cabernet Franc, Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur-Champigny La Grande Vignolle, France (2013)$15.00
Syrah, E. Guigal, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône 7alley, France (2012)$19.00
Pinot Noir, Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande Valley, California (2013)$19.00
Blaufrankisch, Kalkstein, Claus Presinger, Burgenland, Austria (2014)$15.00
Nebbiolo, Nino Costa, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy (2013)$15.00
Tempranillo, Bodega Numanthia, Zamara, Spain (2010)$35.00

Beer

Miller High Life$5.00
Ale Syndicate, Sunday Session$7.00
Moody Tongue, Applewood Gold$8.00
Revolution Brewing, Chicago Pilsner$7.00
Half Acre, Akari Shogun$8.00
Brooklyn Brewery, Defender IPA$8.00
Brooklyn Brewery, Sorachi Ace$8.00
New Holland, Dragon's Milk Stout$9.00
Ommegang, Rare Vos$7.00
Isastegi Sagardo Naturala Sidre$9.00

What 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

318 Reviews

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MunsterNative
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
Got a call about 5 hours before my reservation from Honey's letting me know that the restaurant was closed for renovations. Weird ... but at least I didn't end up standing in front of a locked restaurant door!
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LisaS
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
Although I received a confirmation text the day before our reservation, when we got to the restaurant at our reserved time the restaurant was CLOSED. Perhaps for good? It was dark and completely empty, though one person was there who informed us of the closing. I received no phone call or text telling me in advance that they were closing the restaurant. Another guest walked in after us with the same story. It's a good thing this was not a client dinner, though it was dinner with my mother-in-law which was the second worse case scenario. We ended up walking around the area and dining at another restaurant (Swift & Sons) where the service and food were incredible!
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TomW
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot in a hidden-away location. Good was incredible-rating menu matched with wines is highly recommended. Staff is focused on service. Wine list is extensive!
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Dylan
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Honey’s is a very cool spot - the most unassuming facade leads into a cool space divided into a bar room and a dining room with rounded high backed booths and tables. We spent our NYE here and as the evening progressed there was an actual DJ and the spot filled up with an interesting mix of people. It was less monochromatic than say a restaurant/ bar in Lincoln Park. The food was excellent, good service, cool atmosphere. I will definitely come back to eat off their regular menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow. I seriously love Honeys!! From the decor of the amazing bar when you first walk in to the cute cozy dining area. I love it all. It’s bright and inviting. Not like the typical dark and dungeon type restaurants in the area. The food was literally amazing. From the apps to the main dish. Kudos Honeys!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2017
overall2food3service2ambience4
I️ honest rarely write reviews. I️ was so excited to dine here and very disappointed. Not only did I️ have to ask for dinning menus I️ had to ask to place my drink and appetizer to order. This ordeal may have been understandable if it was a busy night but the restaurant was half empty....I️ know why. The food was good but not great. The pasta was good but cold.. again not sure why when it was a slow night. The fish, I️ found a bone in. Again a review like this I️ would normally just take as a grumpy person but keep it moving. I️ honestly am not a dinner like that. The truffle that was added as a garnish to our appetizer was $45 in addition to the cost of the tartare which we weren’t aware of...seems a little steep for a dish that is $27 to begin to with. Our side dish to our entree came after we finished our meal even when I️ asked as the food was being dropped off. Overall I️ just don’t believe the experience or the food was worth the money, next time I’ll go to mastros where I️ know the cost is worth the experience.
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Mvv614
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience4
They were out of at least 3 entrees.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2017
overall2food2service4ambience4
Food was marginal.... $60 ribeye was overpriced, and underwhelming taste. Duck was ok.... disappointed.
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excellentFrenchDinner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
A gorgeous, delicious, quiet establishment! Well-made drinks and perfect lighting. Thanks guys!
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Badtaste
New York Area
62 reviews
vip
2.0
62 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2017
overall2food2service3ambience3
Poor quality ingredients poorly prepared. A must to avoid.
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RasPedro
Chicago
30 reviews
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2017
overall3food2service2ambience5
a bit disappointing. Spaghetti that is over $40 I couldn't do. Ravioli with sweet breads I couldn't do. I don't really eat meat. There was very little that was appealing on the menu. I eat out often and can usually find plenty to order at restaurants. We ordered drinks and they brought each one separately. A straight scotch, a glass of wine, a champagne and one mixed drink. It was bizarre. They forgot the desert. Enough said...
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MTA80
Grand Rapids
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2017
overall4food3service4ambience4
Seemed to have a lot of couples on dates, which makes sense because it is pretty quiet and subdued. Not the right place if you want lively and boisterous. Is very nicely decorated.
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sarahf
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2017
overall2food2service2ambience3
We waited for an hour and a half for our food to get to the table, and when it finally arrived it wasn’t good at all. Overpriced and underperformed.
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BestDiningExperience
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal at Honey’s was incredible - everything was so fresh and bright.. the service was outstanding - knowledgeable, thoughtful and friendly. I can’t wait to come back here - loved everything I ate and my friends felt the same. The chef came out to check on patrons - it was quite lovely.
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KarenT
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply Excellent t
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thehungryburrito
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2017
overall2food2service1ambience3
We thought the food was painfully average and the service was not good.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good! Everything was awesome, we had drinks at the hive and then dinner nthe dining room. All spot on, including the music
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CatherineT
Phoenix
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such a great surprise--My first of many more visits to this new and creative gem! Food is delicious and service was impeccable. Unassuming street entrance leads to a wonderful inviting atmosphere. Loved it!! Staff has created a special vibe. Will be seeing Honeys again VERY SOON!!
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MaximeA
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a great night with my girlfriend. The place was beautiful, the service was amazing and the food delicious. I highly recommend this place for a special occasion or just for a great dinner. We'll definitely go back to Honey's !
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katie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent. Craft cocktails were amazing. Food was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2017
overall2food3service1ambience4
Service was slow and poor. Food was decent but very overpriced for what we got. We ordered the rib eye, the pasta carbonara and the chicken. Really wanted to love this place, we were all very disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2017
overall3food4service4ambience3
Very quiet setting. Good food.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and service
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
a surreal experience. phenomenal.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing service. Every single person that helped us was courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly but not annoying. The food was exceptional and everything was cooked to perfection. Standouts were the cod and scallops.
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Jordan
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious and interesting food. We sat in the "bar" section and thought that the ambiance and feel was still great (though not in the main dining room). The servers were attentive and had a great handle on the menu. Definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience1
I've quite literally never had a worse dining experience in my life, nor have I ever felt the need to write a review until now. Everything from the hostess (her energy was like a giant eye roll), the service (did our server hate us??), the food (had to send back the oysters, dry pork, WAY over-salted seafood...), the 3 bottles of wine that were available from the menu (all of which were marked up 4-5X the price of retail (I did the research) were horrific. I had to speak to the manager at the end of the meal to ask if we did something to upset the restaurant, because I couldn't think of another reason why the experience was so bad (I'm not sure if they were upset that we called earlier to ask if we could add 2 more to our reservation?). Please do not waste your time or money. Go elsewhere. The only redeeming factor was the manager who took 25% off our bill.
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Jemm
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
Great vibrant bar, appetizers were terrible,but entree was delicious so it balanced out- have some weird plants and curtains in the main dining space
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Andrew
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2017
overall1food1service3ambience3
The restaurants has a nice ambiance and service was good. However the food was not up to snuff.
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ChristopherE
Naples
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great evening!! Thanks
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Dylan
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Dinner service took a very long time. Wasnt a huge problem but the couple seated beside us were inconsolable and frankly ruined the meal. Not the fault of the restaurant, but i wish there were a way to deal with that. Otherwise food was incredible and service was professional.
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nas223
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall3food2service3ambience4
The restaurant was clean and nice. The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bar had nice bartenders that made good cocktails. It fell apart in the dining room. The atmosphere was nice, but the waitress wasn’t that helpful with the menu, and gave a strange vibe. The person that helped the server was a grump, and was pretty neglectful when it came to keeping drinks filled and dishes cleared. The food was a bit less than average for the price point. The strangest and most irritating thing was when it came to dinner. The tables were full in the restaurant, but NOBODY had food. Everybody was just sort of looking around at each other with no food. The wait time was so long the table next to us, and our table considered leaving. The wait time would have been forgiven if the food was good, but it was just a disappointment on an otherwise lovely evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience5
My lady and I went on a date here recently and we had a great time! The place is very nice and the food was great, overall a wonderful experience!!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful spot for a date night, every detail shows attention and purpose from the bread service through the decore. The cocktails and food menus are excellent, showing creativity without becoming overly stuffy or trying to do too much. The service is also excellent, it is attentive and comfortable without becoming overbearing.
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haikuboy
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Chicago!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it and cannot wait to take out of town friends to this restaurant. The dining ambiance is superb and the cuisine and service dupery!
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Bengal
Chicago
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had dinner with business associates. Good atmosphere, like the variety of menu. Appropriately sized portions. Will go again.
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Chopper
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2017
overall3food3service5ambience5
All six diners in our party agreed that the food was consistently too salty.
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Graunk
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as always! The service and food were great.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great job!
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Honey's - Permanently Closed is rated 4.4 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1111 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607-1609

Additional information

Cross street
Between Aberdeen and May
Neighborhood
West Loop
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday-Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 10:30am-2:30pm The Hive (2nd Floor Cocktail Lounge): Thursday- Saturday: 7pm-12am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
3 Blocks West of Morgan St Green Line Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Charles Welch
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.honeyschicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 877-5929
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Honey's can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Kari Solberg: (312) 877-5929

Honey's - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Appetizers

Lamb Tartare$17.00

Spit Roasted Cauliflower$13.00

Grilled Romaine Caesar$12.00

Arugula Salad$12.00

Hamachi$18.00

Marinated Bay Scallop$16.00

Raw

Little Neck Clam

Oysters - Chef Selection

Pasta

Buckwheat Pasta A La Chitarra$18.00

Squid Ink Orecchiette$16.00

Entrees

Spit Roasted Pork Chop$34.00

Grilled Striploin$38.00

Chermoula Marinated Swordfish$32.00

Israeli Cous Cous$22.00

Bass$29.00

Rainbow Trout$27.00

Rotisserie Chicken$27.00

Side Dishes

Haricot Verts$8.00

Swiss Chard$8.00

Quinoa Tabbouleh$8.00

Cocktails

Pimm's Punch Out$14.00

Bae of Bengal$14.00

The Scrumdiddly$14.00

The Devil Wears Cana$14.00

Smoke Up Your Glass$14.00

Flowing Bowl$17.00

Wine by the Glass

White

Melon de Bourgogne, Domaine de la Pépière, Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine sur Lie, Loire Valley, France (2015)$11.00

Treixadura, Finca Viña Mein, Ribeiro, Galicia, Spain (2014)$14.00

Pinot Gris, Ponzi, Willamette Valley, Oregon (2014)$15.00

Grüner Silvaner, Weingut Keller, Rheinhessen, Germany (2014)$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Silex, Francois Le Saint, Sancerre, France (2014)$16.00

Chardonnay, Unfiltered, Newton Vineyards, Napa Valley, California (2013)$26.00

Red

Cabernet Franc, Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur-Champigny La Grande Vignolle, France (2013)$15.00

Syrah, E. Guigal, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône 7alley, France (2012)$19.00

Pinot Noir, Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande Valley, California (2013)$19.00

Blaufrankisch, Kalkstein, Claus Presinger, Burgenland, Austria (2014)$15.00

Nebbiolo, Nino Costa, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy (2013)$15.00

Tempranillo, Bodega Numanthia, Zamara, Spain (2010)$35.00

Beer

Miller High Life$5.00

Ale Syndicate, Sunday Session$7.00

Moody Tongue, Applewood Gold$8.00

Revolution Brewing, Chicago Pilsner$7.00

Half Acre, Akari Shogun$8.00

Brooklyn Brewery, Defender IPA$8.00

Brooklyn Brewery, Sorachi Ace$8.00

New Holland, Dragon's Milk Stout$9.00

Ommegang, Rare Vos$7.00

Isastegi Sagardo Naturala Sidre$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Honey's - Permanently Closed restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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