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Cafe Absinthe
1958 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL
(773) 278-4488
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Category:American Restaurant
Hours:
Today5:30pm10pm
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Transit: Damen-O'Hare (312 ft)   Blue Line
"The food and service were fantastic" - opentable.com ... "We were all really disappointed with the food" - opentable.com ... "Wonderful dining experience!" - opentable.com ... "Excellent service and manageable wine list" - citysearch.com ... "I liked the menu selection, and our food was very good" - citysearch.com ... "Wonderfully eclectic atmosphere" - opentable.com
... we had wonderful experience. The food and service were fantastic. It was great to have elegant food again. Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Notable Wine List ...
... We were all really disappointed with the food. I had the halibut which was recommended by the waitress and it was one of the blandest dishes I had tasted in a ...
... Wonderful dining experience! The food was carefully prepared and the flavors were intense. Wonderfully eclectic atmosphere. Noise level was every so slightly ...
... t blow your socks off but satisfies. Warm, cozy setting, if a bit cramped. Excellent service and manageable wine list. An out-of-town foodie who would return. ...
... was great, very knowledgable, the wine was great. I liked the menu selection, and our food was very good. I asked the waiter a question, and she didn't know ...
... The food was carefully prepared and the flavors were intense. Wonderfully eclectic atmosphere. Noise level was every so slightly high, but the music itself ...
Details
More from metromix.com »CuisineAmerican Contemporary
More from opentable.com »ParkingThere is also street parking.
More from 10best.com »DressBusiness Casual
More from zagat.com »Year Opened1994
More from opentable.com »Price Quartile$$
More from opentable.com »Dining StyleFine Dining
More from restaurant.com »SpecialneedsBooster/High Chairs
More from opentable.com »NeighborhoodBucktown / Wicker Park
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What people are saying about
food
"The food and service were fantastic." - opentable.com
  1. "The food and service were fantastic." - opentable.com
  2. "We were all really disappointed with the food." - opentable.com
  3. "I liked the menu selection, and our food was very good." - citysearch.com
  4. "And yes, the food was good, and the service was friendly and helpful." - citysearch.com
  5. "Inventive food that doesn't blow your socks off but satisfies." - citysearch.com
  6. "It was great to have elegant food again." - opentable.com
  7. "Food was great, particularly the gelato!" - citysearch.com
  8. "The food was carefully prepared and the flavors were intense." - opentable.com
  9. "The presentation was very appealing and the food delicious." - judysbook.com
  10. "The food was also good!" - citysearch.com
... we had wonderful experience. The food and service were fantastic. It was great to have elegant food again. Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Notable Wine List ...
... We were all really disappointed with the food. I had the halibut which was recommended by the waitress and it was one of the blandest dishes I had tasted in a ...
... was great, very knowledgable, the wine was great. I liked the menu selection, and our food was very good. I asked the waiter a question, and she didn't know ...
... Cafe Absinthe, we had to give it a try. And yes, the food was good, and the service was friendly and helpful. But, the noise was excessive, and it was a ...
... Inventive food that doesn't blow your socks off but satisfies. Warm, cozy setting, if a bit cramped. Excellent service and manageable wine list. An out-of-town ...
... wonderful experience. The food and service were fantastic. It was great to have elegant food again. Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Notable Wine List ...
... only 'tude I detected was from patrons, not staff...get over yourselves, anyone can get a reservation at a restaurant. Food was great, particularly the gelato! ...
... Wonderful dining experience! The food was carefully prepared and the flavors were intense. Wonderfully eclectic atmosphere. Noise level was every so slightly ...
... steak, salmon, scallops, and a few other choices. The presentation was very appealing and the food delicious. The waiter was very knowledgeable, not only ...
... and got to enjoy the great atmosphere. I think that's one of the best qualities of this restaurant - the ambiance is so great. The food was also good! ...
wine list
"Excellent service and manageable wine list." - citysearch.com
  1. "Excellent service and manageable wine list." - citysearch.com
  2. "Broad wine list, appetizer of ostrich was tremendous, as was beet salad." - zagat.com
  3. "Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Neighborhood Gem, Notable Wine List, Romantic" - opentable.com
  4. "Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Notable Wine List, Special Occasion" - opentable.com
  5. "The server didn't know the French side of the wine list well." - citysearch.com
... t blow your socks off but satisfies. Warm, cozy setting, if a bit cramped. Excellent service and manageable wine list. An out-of-town foodie who would return. ...
... Excellent all around. Broad wine list, appetizer of ostrich was tremendous, as was beet salad. Entree steak special and Alaska Halibut very well prepared, and ...
... and they couldn't stop talking about it. Fantastic! The foie gras was amazing. Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Neighborhood Gem, Notable Wine List, Romantic ...
... experience. The food and service were fantastic. It was great to have elegant food again. Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Notable Wine List, Special Occasion ...
... and we were pretty much the only diners there. The server didn't know the French side of the wine list well. Considering it was half the list, this was a ...
staff
"The staff has always been courteous and knowledgeable." - citysearch.com
  1. "The staff has always been courteous and knowledgeable." - citysearch.com
  2. "The staff was also extremely friendly and made sure I was pleased!" - insiderpages.com
  3. "The menu is seasonal and, according to the staff, changes weekly." - tripadvisor.com
  4. "Hello Owner and staff!!!!!!" - citysearch.com
... I only go during the week and its less crowded). The staff has always been courteous and knowledgeable. I like the open kitchen, you can walk right up and ...
... loved the chicken with roasted fennel! The staff was also extremely friendly and made sure I was pleased! I am definitely coming back next time I am in ...
... Wicker Park-East Village area dining there. The menu is seasonal and, according to the staff, changes weekly. I've dined at Absinthe frequently enough to ...
... ESP THE BATHROOMS) Either make the improvements or lower your prices!!! Id rather see improvements.. because the place is lovely.. Hello Owner and staff!!!!!! ...
dining
"Wonderful dining experience!" - opentable.com
  1. "Wonderful dining experience!" - opentable.com
  2. "One of the best dining experiences in Chicago!" - opentable.com
  3. "Looking forward to dining there again soon......" - opentable.com
... Wonderful dining experience! The food was carefully prepared and the flavors were intense. Wonderfully eclectic atmosphere. Noise level was every so slightly ...
... restaurant and the culinary team never disappoints. One of the best dining experiences in Chicago! Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Late-Night Find ...
... Not a real complaint. More of an observation. Looking forward to dining there again soon...... Special Features:Late-Night Find, Neighborhood Gem ...
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Rated 1.0 out of 5.0 Dec 5, 2009
We were all really disappointed with the food. I had the halibut which was recommended by the waitress and it was one of the blandest dishes I had tasted in a long time. My husband had the duck and said it was pretty average. ...
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Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 Dec 4, 2009
we had wonderful experience. The food and service were fantastic. It was great to have elegant food again. Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Notable Wine List, Special Occasion ...
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Nov 29, 2009
An amazing restaurant and the culinary team never disappoints. One of the best dining experiences in Chicago! Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Late-Night Find, Notable Wine List, Romantic, Hot Spot ...
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Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 Nov 29, 2009
Food was overall very good, except that both my beef tenderloin and my companion's salmon were a bit overdone. Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Neighborhood Gem ...
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Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 Nov 21, 2009
Wonderful dining experience! The food was carefully prepared and the flavors were intense. Wonderfully eclectic atmosphere. Noise level was every so slightly high, but the music itself was terrific!! Not a real complaint. More of an ...
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Chicago Restaurants - Wicker Park Restaurants : Cafe Absinthe - Home
... The heavy curtains over the entrance, the tasteful decor and the open kitchen give Cafe Absinthe an easy elegance. The food is contemporary American with Mediterranean influences; the menu ...
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Cafe Absinthe - Chicago Restaurant - MenuPages American (New), Eclectic & International ...
... Cafe Absinthe. American (New), Eclectic & International; 1958 W North Ave Chicago 60622; Btwn N Winchester & N Damen Ave. 773) 278-4488. Make a Reservation Online. 773) 278-4488 ...
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Cafe Absinthe on Centerstage Chicago - Cafe Absinthe : 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago, (773) 278 ...
... Expect the unexpected from the moment you enter Cafe Absinthe's back alley entrance (no pedestrian front door here). As soon as you make it in, you'll think you're in typical-trendy-eatery ...
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Accepted Payments: Mastercard, Visa, Amex, Discover, Cash, Parking Available: Valet Atmosphere ...
... Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first time visitors always agree about Cafe Absinthe: The atmosphere is great, the food is superb, and the service is outstanding. ...
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Parking Available: Valet Email: info@restaurant.com Atmosphere: Romantic Attire: No Dress Code ...
... Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first time visitors alwaysagree about Cafe Absinthe: The atmosphere is great, the food is superb,and the service is outstanding. ...
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In the map Chicago Spring '09 - By Alex
Out last visit in Wicker Park on Sun (200090308). Irish Sports bar sort of joint. $1 burger with any beer before 9PM, but I was too full to partake. Plus we had just walked to where we wanted The Hideout to be but with no luck (straight East.) Has a beer called "Hacker Pschorr" which I insisted must be pronounced "Hacker Score!" but the waitress disagreed. Beer tasted fruity, kind of like ...
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In the map Check Please! - By Mitch
American Continental. Reviewer comments - Martina recommended it and said from start to finish, it's a great experience. Phillip said he loves it and is going back! Butch thought it was a little expensive, but it's a good place for a special occasion. ...
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