mfk. Restaurant
Bryan Nagy · 199 Google reviewsmfk. Restaurant — Lincoln Park bar & grill that sets the standard. Romantic without trying too hard. Worth ordering a drink, because the bar holds its own. Pj: "I loved the crispy fried eggplant, and the fresh tuna with the wrap was a great touch, almost like a taco"
What 436 diners keep saying
What 436 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Really great dinner experience with amazing cocktails (a gintonica the way they should be!) superb smart food and excellent service. Especially liked the crudo which was intensely good and the charred spring onions and the quail. Excellent wine list - small but very well considered. Service was outstanding.”
“Went for my partner's birthday and had a great time and wonderful meal. Every dish had great flavor. The basque cake for dessert was so delicious. Service was great and personable. We will def be back!”
“This is a real "hidden" gem. Very small restaurant with great food! For restaurant week we got to taste 4 courses. The Dover sole was very good, also the hamachi crudo! I had the wine pairing for 2 of the courses and it was well matched.”
“My friends and I had a great time. We went during the restaurant week. The menu was excellent and they were very accommodating to dietary restrictions even within a set menu. Cozy place and you can actually have a conversation in spite of a moderate noise. We loved the "Vasquez" drink and the basque cake of all the items. The charred cauliflower was excellent as well. Excellent time, overall!”
“Good but the seafood dishes are very pricey for the amount of food. The cauliflower is the best thing on the menu.”
“Awesome spot, sat at the bar with great service. Courses come in three rounds, which the kitchen times perfect. Each round gets better and better. Our courses 1) cantabrian anchovies: good, easy salty starter 2) croquetas de pollo: great, cooked perfectly to that crispy texture 3) Rabbit sweet potatoe Gnochi (special): The sauce that comes with these was absolutely fantastic, meat was tender and paired perfectly with the gnochi”
“mfk is one of those rare spots that doesn’t seem like they try too hard—because it doesn’t have to. The bartenders run the small place with sharp knowledge and zero pretense, guiding you through food and drink like people who genuinely love both. You leave satisfied and already thinking about when you’re coming back.”
“Small intimate restaurant with great Portuguese inspired food and excellent cocktails”
“The food was amazing, the service was prompt, and Neal the GM was great. Will definitely visit again.”
“Lindsey really made this a 10/10 dining experience for me! She had great recommendations and all of items were timed perfectly for me as a solo diner. My favorites were the anchovies with salted butter, shrimp gazpacho and tortilla espanola. The sangria was just strong enough and not overly sweet. They have a great wine list and I’ll try out some cocktails next time. In terms of ambiance, it’s a very small restaurant that’s perfect for a solo dinner or date night.”
“The best Spanish restaurant I tried in Chicago area. We really enjoyed good seafood dishes. The service and vibe were also fantastic — highly recommended!”
“FIDEO JUST GO GET THE FIDEO. But seriously that was unbelievably delicious and unique. Every piece of seafood was cooked to perfection. The cream sauce was rich without being heavy. The server was very knowledgeable about the food and liquor. My partner got a martini and said it was the best one he has ever had!! I love how quaint it is. You really feel like you're in someone's home. I highly recommend :)”
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