Port & Park Bistro & Bar Reviews
Submitted by Henry Bauerle on 05/01/2022
Henry Bauerle 5 stars rating.
My girlfriend and I tried this place for dinner one time. We thought it looked neat in the photos. Turns out we literally had some of the best dishes we’ve ever had! It was a pleasant surprise and we will definitely be coming back!
Robert Bell 5 stars rating.
I was here once before for dinner and it was very good from what I remember. Brunch yesterday was fantastic. The drinks were delicious (ordered specialty cocktails from the main bar menu) and we had a few different brunch dishes. All hit the spot. Also our waiter, Vito, was the most attentive and pleasurable waiter I have had in a very long time. I know it was only his 2nd day, but with the fun experience he gave us it was like he has been there for years. Found a keeper in him!
Submitted by Robert Bell on 06/20/2022
Ann Butkiewicz Beougher 4 stars rating.
Burger highlight - Rueben! Juicy burger blends great with a bit of crisp lettuce crunch, the corned beef and Swiss, and a touch of dressing on the bun- top and bottom! I loved the big salt flakes on the fries. Variety of beer styles, I went for the Ninja vs Unicorn great with the burger
Submitted by Ann Butkiewicz Beougher on 06/17/2022
Laurie Markowski 5 stars rating.
The service was amazing! Everyone was so nice and friendly and the drinks came quickly, and the food came at a good time. We sat outside with our pup and the patio was super dog friendly which was awesome. Beans our dog got her own water dish and treats given to her by the staff.
The food was great and we had a wonderful time. We plan to go back!
Submitted by Laurie Markowski on 06/14/2022
K D 4 stars rating.
My party and I went to Port and Park Bistro for the first time for Chicago Restaurant Week. Like most brunch places, it was packed when we got there - good to see businesses doing well - so I'm glad that we made a reservation. The host, a nice, older gentleman informed us that our table wasn't quite ready but the wait wouldn't be too long. When he saw that we had children (which I thought I had mentioned when making the reservation), he kindly tried to make sure that we had a table that would accommodate them comfortably. We were seated on the bar side. The atmosphere, decorations, and music were all nice and upbeat. Our server, who I think was the lead bartender (?) was friendly but also seemed a bit curt at times. It's also more impressive if when you don't write any of the orders down that you don't have to ask the patrons to repeat themselves more than once. Just a tip... For my entree, I wanted to try something I've never had so ordered the shakshuka. I had a feeling it wouldn't be a large portion (based on the description and because it seems like Restaurant Week portions are small) and I was correct. However, it was very tasty and I'm glad that I ordered it. My friends seemed to enjoy their meals: chicken and waffles, Chicago skillet, eggs benedict, and the fritata as well. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience. I've been wanting to try Port for a while now and glad I had the opportunity to do so. I would certainly make another visit there.
Submitted by K D on 05/21/2022
Leah K 1 stars rating.
Worst brunch experience in Chicago. Don’t be fooled by the seemingly too-good-to-be-true Chicago restaurant week deal for bottomless brunch here, trust your instincts. First of all, this place required a deposit in order to make a reservation, which in return you would expect to guarantee you a table at that time. I had to call the owner a week later to get the deposit back. We were seated pretty quickly but after we ordered, it was over an hour until the waitress came back with any other information about our food. This is completely unacceptable. When we finally flagged over the waitress she didn’t say sorry, instead she gave an excuse, saying that there was “another large party in the back” — we were a party of 9 and should have received the same attention as whatever large party was there. It’s one thing to apologize in advance and offer a free appetizer, but they weren’t capable even of that. It took over an hour for chips and guac to come out…
When the food finally came out, two hours later, half of it was average and the other half was nasty cafeteria food. It all felt like it had been waiting under a heat lamp for way too long. I ended up sending back the shakshuka — it was practically inedible and the dish was plated like someones leftovers. We were all clearly exhausted and wanting to leave and the waitress tried to offer us a free round of shots (at 4pm on a Sunday?) which we all refused, rather than offering to comp something actually useful like the $18 chips and guac or any of the other over-priced items on the receipt.
The entire experience was over 2 hours during which we only received service the last 30 minutes. To top it all off, we were automatically charged 20% gratuity, but I wanted to leave so desperately that I didn’t even argue. Could not recommend less. Below average food, horrible service, unaccommodating staff.
Submitted by Leah K on 04/17/2022
Valerie Bolek 3 stars rating.
We went for restaurant week because their menu had the best bang for the buck. 4 course menu for $39 which sounded great.
However, they are woefully under staffed. There was one server for around 29 people (around 11 tables) and the server was upbeat but he was running the whole time. The food runners kept bringing the wrong order to the wrong table and one of our entrees didn't come with the others. We had to ask for our desserts since they didn't come after our entrees were cleared. Overall, we were there for 3 hours. The food was good but I don't think I'd sit there for another 3 hours for that meal.
The manager never came to the table to apologize for the wait or give any kind of explanation for the hold up. The only apology we got was from the server as we were leaving the restaurant.
Submitted by Valerie Bolek on 03/30/2022
Arek Gazda 5 stars rating.
We stumbled upon this place while looking for a new brunch place, and we loved it. Food was really good, and in a combination with a friendly and fast service, we had a really good experience.
Submitted by Arek Gazda on 03/22/2022
Teresa Szymczak 5 stars rating.
Really loved our experience here! Our server Michael was a delight his amazing personality shined! And food amazing (I had the burger probably if not one of the best I had in a long time) we came for brunch what’s not to like about bottomless mimosas and Michael was on top of them even though it was busy. I just want to add that Michael is the star today! We will be back for sure ! Heard they have trivia on Thursdays another reason to enjoy amazing food and drinks. And once weather is even nicer than 60° it will be time to enjoy their beautiful patio outdoors. Hands down amazing experience and we will be back. Once again Michael thank you for an amazing time your are the BEST!!!
Submitted by Teresa Szymczak on 03/05/2022
Liv Beya 4 stars rating.
Came here for mimosas and to celebrate a birthday, the prices are a bit too high for the quality of the food. That being said the portions are definitely enough for 2 people- or for dinner. The place itself is cute as hell, the owner is a doll and even brought out a “shot” of orange juice for our littlest attendee. I wouldn’t come back for the food but I’d come back for the drinks and the atmosphere!
Submitted by Liv Beya on 11/29/2021
Carlos M. Antuche 5 stars rating.
Loved the place. Went for dinner and drinks first and then went back for brunch on a Sunday. The service is very personalized and professional and the food is delicious. Plenty of tasteful food. The place has a good vibe which invites you stay for a few more drinks. Will definitely go back in the future.
Submitted by Carlos M. Antuche on 11/25/2021
Michael Nagel 3 stars rating.
Solid lunch. I thought the French Onion soup was darn good. I enjoyed my burger. It was delicious but difficult to eat. The french fries that came with my burger were tasty and well made.
My gal ordered the chicken sandwich. She enjoyed it and thought pretty highly of the french fries as well. They did fail to provide a pickle spear with her sandwich which was one of the main reasons she ordered that sandwich. I just let her have mine.
Would consider trying them again.
Submitted by Michael Nagel on 07/30/2021
