The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake
Amy Herring · 247 Google reviewsThe Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake — reliable american in Old Town that keeps people coming back. Order the Views. The space has a modern, polished edge. [$$$, patio]
What 634 diners keep saying
What 634 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“My bf is Australian and said it was the best potato he ever had. My dish was 6/10. Just ok. I would recommend ordering this burger cuz it was good. The staff is very friendly, there’s a great view and it’s not overpriced.”
“One of the best views you can get of the city on the lakefront… Great food… Solid price… Can’t beat it”
“Um restaurante à beira do Lago Michigan que realmente vale a visita. O ambiente é lindo, com pé-direito alto e uma vista simplesmente incrível, tornando a experiência ainda mais especial. A comida é muito bem elaborada, os pratos são saborosos e bem apresentados, e o atendimento foi impecável do início ao fim. Para quem aprecia um bom drink, o bar no centro do restaurante é um ótimo destaque. Minha única dica é: faça reserva e confirme antes de sair de casa, porque o restaurante costuma estar sempre cheio. No nosso caso, apesar de termos reservado, nosso nome não constava na lista. Depois de um pouco de paciência e da boa vontade da equipe, conseguimos uma mesa. Esse imprevisto não tirou o brilho da experiência. Pelo contrário, a qualidade da comida, o atendimento e a vista compensaram totalmente. Com certeza voltarei mais vezes!”
“Came here for restaurant week and had the most incredible meal. Appreciated the service and fantastic wine recommendation from our server Rich. He was fantastic! Highly recommend this spot for a casual meal or a fancy date night. Sunset views over the lake and city skyline can’t be beat!”
“What a lovely surprise to find on a cold Chicago Winter day. My husband and I decided to have an adventure and come to the lakeshore and view the frozen waves. It did not disappoint. We were headed to North Ave Beach but got off at Fullerton and drove into this pleasant surprise. For $15 we valeted our car and walked to the lakeshore for photos. Incredible view of the lake and Chicago skyline. Then, we went in for lunch and had a wonderful server, Frannie, who was staring a double shift since it was restaurant week in Chicago. She was engaging and attentive. I had the breakfast nachos, YUM, and my husband devoured the cheese board. Frannie recommended a hot toddy, which warmed me up quickly. We had a corner table that looked out on the lake and skyline. Our adventures that day were perfect because of the Lakefront Restaurant, Frannie, and Dominic who warmed our car.”
“Awesome service it was a great place with a beautiful view. We had an awesome waitress named Francis who knew much about the city.”
“Great spot with great views of lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline! Food is great, drinks are great and the service is fantastic. The venue is modern and well lit! Would attend for a nice dinner, business meeting or any type of gathering really!”
“Great place, eats , drinks , views are some of the best. Party on #porkmafia”
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