Ina Mae
Ina Mae — soul food in Noble Square. Classic neighborhood feel, nothing here chasing trends. Ask questions, the staff has answers, and easy on the wallet. [$$]
What 1,409 diners keep saying
What 1,409 diners keep saying
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“Great experience food was amazing! Definitely get the fried pickles, po-boy and catfish!”
“The mac and cheese is really good, also it looks really cool inside!! And service was awesome, everyone is very friendly”
“Beautiful place and a great place for a quick pint of old style and a shot of malort!!!!”
“Incredible po-boys with the best fried shrimp and bread. I grew up in NOLA and this is hands down the best po-boy I have ever had outside of my home town. The red beans and rice are also delicious and can’t wait to go back and try some of the other menu items.”
“Not sure where to start. My son booked a table for the family and the minute we walked in the vibe jumped out at you. We started slow with drinks then shared a ton of food. Each dish was better than the next. Then a smooth live band played awesome back round music. Highly recommend”
“Alex was great I love his energy and sense of humor. The food was great the drinks were good and for some one that loves New Orleans this place was New Orleans in Chicago.. definitely worth it.”
“Really good southern food here. The portions and price suck but the flavor and service is there. I ordered the fried shrimp. Good batter, not super crispy though. And the shrimp were medium and not super cooked like I prefer for the texture but still really good. The buttermilk biscuit was perfect. The Mac n cheese was pretty good as well just oily. It's sort of like a sports bar inside. There's also seating outside. Again pretty good, just of they lowered the prices or beefed up the portions it would be aligned in value.”
“Our final stop in Chicago on our way home and WELL worth it!! Highly recommend!!”
“I would come back and try something different. The fried chicken was okay. The collard greens and Mac and cheese were pretty good better than average.”
“Ina Mae is a solid choice for a relaxed Sunday brunch in Wicker Park. The atmosphere is great—on a nice day, they open the windows and doors to the patio, giving the whole place a breezy, open feel. It was busy but not overwhelming, making it a comfortable spot to grab a seat at the bar. The Service I was seated at the bar immediately. The bartenders were attentive and courteous. Service was efficient, so I never had to wait for a refill or the check. The Food & Drink • Hushpuppies: Very well-fried with a moist center. The pimento honey butter was tasty, though it could have used a stronger pimento flavor. • Fried Shrimp Po’boy: A good, reliable sandwich. The bread was crispy and it was packed with plenty of shrimp and all the right toppings. The Verdict With the Cubs on TV and a decent playlist in the background, it’s a great spot for straightforward dining without any fuss. On a scale of "bad, good, or amazing," Ina Mae fits firmly in the good category.”
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