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The Boarding House

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American Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
River North, Chicago
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  • Michelle S.heart icon on user image
    Michelle SMay 17, 2016
    Holy cow this meal was incredible! Burrata and polenta fries were out of this world! Best I've ever had! Carbonara was very good. Local fish was over salted. Service was impeccable.
  • PureWow
    PureWowJune 21, 2017
    With three unique spaces, this is a go-to for all things celebration. In the Dining Room, you’ll sup on contemporary American fare beneath a light installation made from 4,600 Riesling bottles. Read more
  • Linda F.
    Linda FelterJanuary 27, 2014
    Not your mom's pork chop. Unless your mom makes the best pork chop ever; on a cauliflower puree with butternut squash and pork belly. Honestly, when a pork chop is done right... you can't go wrong.
  • Reserve
    ReserveFebruary 10, 2016
    The Boarding House offers 2 hummus sides: one is black bean-based & served with red pepper relish, while the other is a jaffa hummus that comes with shallots, cumin, lemon juice & housemade crackers. Read more
  • Elissa C.
    Elissa CartierMay 18, 2013
    Amazing decor, and delicious food. The portions aren't huge, so an app or salad is a good call. I had the cod and enjoyed it but I think next time I'll order the scallops. They tasted great too.
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoDecember 25, 2012
    Dramatic ceiling (there's something disconcerting about sitting underneath so many bottles hanging over your head); very knowledgeable and helpful waitstaff; portion size is perfect
  • Martin S.
    Martin SlusarzJanuary 16, 2015
    This place has it all!! Great ambience, nice food selection for appetizers and entrees, excellent wine list, outstanding and knowledgeable service, and reasonable prices! It's a winner! Go here!
  • Maggie H.
    Maggie H.March 11, 2013
    The food: The butternut squash soup was perfect for the rainy day. The duck & scallops were perfectly cooked & savory. We enjoyed the lobster poutine, rich & unique. The decor: Absolutely stunning!
  • Jill T.
    Jill TiongcoMay 17, 2014
    The Polenta Fries were incredible. The egg and truffles were a delicious addition, and the polenta was still crispy underneath all of that goodness. Probably my favorite part. Lamb was just okay.
  • Chee Yi O.heart icon on user image
    Chee Yi OngApril 4, 2016
    Great place for a quiet dinner with amazing food. I ordered the king salmon entree and it was so good!
  • PureWow
    PureWowMarch 10, 2016
    A grueling Monday calls for pizza. Luckily, your mozzarella fix just got cheaper. At the sommelier-owned hot spot, happy hour pies are now $10. Read more
  • Liz H.
    Liz HJune 15, 2013
    Great food, drinks and service. Even with res had to wait for a table--got free drinks and apps and apologies! Pricey. Def recommend--maybe for special occasion!
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
    The Bavarian sausage plate is the must-try appetizer, featuring a soft, light-on-the-tongue sausage of pork, chicken and truffle.
  • Priya V.
    Priya VaswaniAugust 22, 2013
    Wine, appetizers/small plates and desserts are incredible! Entrees are pretty standard/average. May be worth it to just order lots of appetizers!
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
    There's a gorgeous cream-puff trio with banana cream, pistachio cream and blood-orange cream fillings; together, they look like colorized profiteroles.
  • Warren F.heart icon on user image
    Warren FrostNovember 29, 2013
    Loved it. It was a thx giving set menu but still delicious. Nice chilled vibe in both the downstairs bar and upstairs restaurant.
  • patrick s.
    patrick schaalMarch 2, 2013
    Although the first floor is the most aesthetic, be sure to check out the downstairs and upstairs for a more loungey setting. Also, hats off the the sommelier!
  • Daisy M.
    Daisy MaganaMarch 22, 2014
    Great spot! Loved their cheese and meat options paired perfectly with some vino or a Maltida ;-) definitely coming again!
  • Donald C.
    Donald ClarkJune 28, 2014
    This place had great signature cocktails. Try the "Teachers Lounge." Everybody would be happy if that was in the coffee pot. 😎👟
  • Reserve
    ReserveFebruary 10, 2016
    Chocoholics rejoice! Tap into your inner Count Chocula with the Chocolate Bar, a flourless chocolate cake, chocolate crunch and chocolate ice cream. Read more
  • Lindsey S.
    Lindsey SerrateSeptember 15, 2013
    Tables by the window upstairs on the 3rd floor or on the mezzanine level are less noisy. Food is outstanding. I had the wild Alaskan salmon.
  • Elizabeth G.
    Elizabeth GospodinovApril 19, 2016
    Reminds me of a gossip girl style restaurant, posh and pretty. Definitely try the duck and the chocolate bar!
  • Tommy G.heart icon on user image
    Tommy G 💪🏻May 10, 2017
    Great decor. Fantastic menu. Perfect date restaurant.
  • Stellaa D.heart icon on user image
    Stellaa DuhartNovember 17, 2015
    The decoration is amazing. We went with a big group and everyone said the food was very good.
  • Reserve
    ReserveMarch 17, 2016
    Tap into your inner chocoholic with the Chocolate Bar — a flourless chocolate cake, chocolate crunch and chocolate ice cream. Read more
  • Mark A.
    Mark AbsherApril 3, 2013
    Food was good, although limited selection for vegetarians. Also never been so rushed to get through a meal by the staff. They will take the plates right out from under you while still eating! No joke!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJune 19, 2013
    The Boarding House's menu has changed significantly since the restaurant opened earlier this year. Try it out on one of sidewalk patio's 50–60 seats. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more
  • Paige T.
    Paige TobinMarch 23, 2013
    amazing service. the staff was incredibly accommodating and gracious. not to mention the food and wine - unreal.
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian McGowanFebruary 12, 2014
    Nice atmosphere & decor. Good food & service. Beer salad, squid ink pasta, & venison were quite flavorful.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiFebruary 4, 2015
    Ask for a wine pairing! Calamari was great and mushroom risotto.
  • Ritika S.
    Ritika SinghApril 6, 2017
    Have the scallops. They also have wine from Golan heights
  • Chaka W.
    Chaka WashingtonApril 27, 2014
    Very chic....great place to relax with good food & glass of wine!!!
  • Christine H.
    Christine HongJuly 20, 2013
    The duck egg was amazing. And the chocolate brownie with merlot ice cream. YUM!
  • Aimee G.
    Aimee GoudasMarch 1, 2013
    Fantastic poutine...the waiter was right, if pairs with every wine! Pizza was amazing- crust as light as air.
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
    To ignore the signature Chicken Three Ways — a $39 entree sized for two — is to miss the point of the restaurant entirely.
  • Renee B.
    Renee BaroneJune 5, 2013
    Great food, service and wine. Staff is extremely knowledgable about wine pairings.
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    MattOctober 31, 2013
    On the 3rd floor, I loved the pork chop with grits and cube of pork belly.
  • Christopher F.
    Christopher FlossApril 3, 2015
    The Boarding House has an AMAZING pork chop. The best I've ever had!!!
  • Olivia
    OliviaMarch 19, 2016
    Their truffle pizza is as good as pizza in Italy.
  • Ankur K.
    Ankur KikaniJuly 4, 2013
    Awesome service, octopus was great, and the pork chops were very good as well.
  • Chris C.
    Chris CrostinioJune 28, 2014
    Order this if you are a pasta lover
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoJanuary 23, 2017
    Huge wine list; the food is pretty good, too
  • Paul K.
    Paul KarumDecember 29, 2012
    Eat before dining upstairs. The meals are way over priced. It's not like it's Girl and The Goat. Also why is the alcohol selection different between the two separate floors? I don't understand.
  • Samuel G.heart icon on user image
    Samuel GiddinsJanuary 19, 2016
    Burrata is to die for.
  • Shaza K.
    Shaza KhierJune 22, 2014
    Great food,, Amazing decor, outstanding service
  • Jill B.
    Jill B.March 23, 2013
    Drinks were great, but I highly recommend passing on the food. Everyone in our party got sick.
  • James L.
    James LanningFebruary 24, 2013
    The Side Piece cocktail is like a smoothed-out version of a Sazerac... try it.
  • Beau B.heart icon on user image
    Beau BMay 8, 2013
    Every seat in the house is great, they pair your meal like champs! Ask for Amy!
  • Ali R.
    Ali RaizinDecember 28, 2012
    Ask for Caroline, she knows everything about wine.
  • Joe C.
    Joe CarrApril 14, 2013
    The duck breast was amazing.
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