Penumbra
Bill · 849 Google reviewsPenumbra — among the best seafood in Logan Square. Order the Lighting. The cocktail program is serious, and owner on site. "Perfect pan seared steak with seasoning crushed tender and juicy" — Spicy [$$]
What 593 diners keep saying
What 593 diners keep saying
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“This restaurant is soooo so good. My girlfriend and I have come here at least 5 times and each time it’s consistently good, the staff are kind and attentive, the vibes are A+. The food is absolutely amazing; cooked to perfection every time. We had Jose tonight and he was so lovely, he personally made our anniversary experience even more enjoyable.”
“We drive 2.5 Hrs to experience penumbra! We love the scallops, shadow shrimp and ribeye.”
“Really phenomenal food and service! Highly recommend for an intimate date night with great food!”
“Penumbra exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere set the tone for a truly romantic evening. The lighting was superb—warm, intimate, and thoughtfully adjustable within the booth area. The booths themselves were sectioned off with sheer, see-through drapes, which created a private, cozy feel without being isolating. It was beautifully done. The staff were exceptional. Attentive without hovering, and their timing was flawless—it genuinely felt like service down to a science. Every interaction was natural, well-paced, and professional. The food was outstanding. I ordered the chicken, and it was cooked to perfection—juicy, flavorful, and not dry in the slightest. Every element of the dish was on point. Between the ambiance, the service, and the quality of the food, Penumbra delivered a complete experience. An absolutely perfect location for a romantic night out. We’ll definitely be back.”
“This is officially one of my new favorite restaurants!! I went here for my birthday, and I was so pleased with everything! The staff was so attentive and friendly! I really enjoyed the mood lighting that they said definitely gives it a nice romantic vibe in there So it’s great for a date night. But getting into the food— i was sooooooo Please, because every single thing was good! We started off with the complementary soup and I honestly could’ve went home with a gallon of it. It was so tasty, My only wish is that they had some bread to go with it lol. We ordered the crabcakes. They were thin and a little bit crispy Like a patty compared to other crabcakes, but I loved it, The sauces that it came with made it even better. For my entrée, I ordered the surf and turf with the poblano shrimp and grilled veggies (Definitely recommending the veggies over the complementary salad) Everything was so flavorful and juicy. I honestly can’t wait to go back if I could give it 5000 stars I would💚 I ended up making this place my number one on Beli!”
“Wow! 🤩 This restaurant was magical. The food was extraordinary and excellent. We ate some of the best food we’ve ever had at a restaurant. Though the entrance to this place is very unassuming, we were lead to the dining area where the atmosphere was extra special and very private. We were made to feel welcome immediately and had amazing service. We can’t wait to come back!”
“Really amazing food and wine selection was so diverse and seclusions. The standout was the service, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for a romantic date night or fun night out with friends.”
“Brought my fiancé here for our anniversary and it was the perfect atmosphere for the occasion. Very romantic, the food/drinks were delicious, and our server was really sweet. She had a Don Julio margarita w/strip steak and I had salmon w/old fashion.”
“Would definitely go back! The front half is a wine bar and the back half is the restaurant. Very romantic atmosphere. Menu is on the smaller side but everything was amazing. The servers were excellent as well”
“For my last day in Chicago, I wanted to take my cousin and his husband out for a nice dinner as a thank you for hosting me. Penumbra did not disappoint. From start to finish, everything was on point. I'll be back in September, and we'll go to Penumbra again!”
“Love this place! My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here and it was a wonderful experience. Staff were very friendly and kind, the food was amazing, and the restaurant had a relaxed and romantic vibe with dim lighting. We ordered the scallops for our appetizer, and we also ordered steak, shrimp, and a cheesecake for dessert. Such a wonderful spot! Highly recommend.”
“My bf surprised me with this beautiful place for Valentines. It’s literally the Best place for an intimate exclusive & romantic dinner. The ambiance was perfect. I never really eat steak but this steak house is the best! You must book and request Juan as your server he is vibes!”
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