Reviews for Mordecai in Chicago, IL
Chief Mike produced what can only be described as a once in a lifetime culinary masterpiece. Lobster roll infused with dill... ,Crusted Halibut with flavore and moistness that will remind the palette of the cold deep waters from which it came. A crescendo finale of chess cake with the light sophisticated flavor that only an culinary expert could create. Read more
Mordecai is one of the few upscale, yet nonchalant, spots in the neighborhood. Chef Michael Mckinnel carefully crafts inspired... takes on classic American flare. If you have a favorite American food, you will find their elevated version to be even better.Even a simple BLT turns elegant with heirloom tomatoes & chili lime baconnaise, served with a bacon you'd mistake for a juicybrisket. The only thing I can critique was that they gave me a knife with my short ribs, which was so tender, I didn't utilizein the slightest. Their cocktail menu is just as remarkable, with many spirits aged longer than half of the Wrigleyvilleaverage clientele has been alive. The bar staff don't simply serve you a drink, they serve a story. Depending on your order, thestaff will tell you something unique about the spirit, tasting notes, and things you'll take with you long after the buzz wearsoff. Whether you're in the mood for a stiff drink after work, or in the mood to pique your culinary curiosity with a loved one,Mordecai offers an unparalleled, memorable dining experience and is a breath of fresh air on Clark Street. Read more
The cocktails here are fantastic, thanks to the direction from Billy Sunday. The food, however, is hit and miss at best and a... straight up pass at worst. All of it vastly overpriced thanks to the pretension and proximity to Wrigley. Read more
We had heard amazing things about this spot but it was really not much to write home about. For the price and “stature” of... restaurant I would expect the service to be more on top of things. Food was just okay. Best thing our table ate was the beeftartare (except the crackers were stale), followed by the halibut. Orecchiette was very disappointing. Croutons in salad werealso stale. A lot of the dishes had quite a bit of spice, so be wary of that if you don’t like heat. Read more
Amazing place! The food is outstanding and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Don’t skip dessert, the baked Alaska... is to die for. Looking forward to returning soon Read more
Best corp holiday party ever: just my wife and me at Mordecai in the Zachary hotel across from Wrigley last eve. Sampled very... rare/special bourbons (at least 3 finger's worth ????). The 10yr Pappy Van Winkle’s Old Rip Van Winkle “Squat Bottle”($4200/bottle!) stole the show. And the Weller CYPB (Craft-Your-Perfect-Bourbon 8yr crowd-sourced & contest-winning distillate @$900/bottle) was seriously special. Their insanely knowledgeable "spirits archivist" Kris Peterson consulted on the tastings.He even served my straight tastings with a dropper of—get this—Kentucky branch water. Their vintage collection runs from$20-200/oz. And yes there was dinner: fantastic, perfectly cooked seabass in a light curry, decent burger & frites, and CrackerJack beignets (of course). Our waiter John was first class as well. (Note: The true Cubs fan will get the "3 fingers"reference. Otherwise lookup who the restaurant, is named after.) Read more
A delicious meal in a fun part of town. The staff at Mordecai is engaging and the food is creative and on point. The shrimp and... grits have a wonderful flavor, textures and are a delicious blend of flavors. You cannot beat the selection of spirits or thecreative bar team! Read more
Pricey but was one of the best dining experiences I had visiting Chicago. Bartender made us a custom drink refined to our... tastes, the beef tartare was delicious. Atmosphere gives a calm, very higher end feeling especially compared to the nearby bars. Read more