graham elliot Restaurant Review
217 W. Huron St. (N. Wells St.) 
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Chicago, IL 60610
312-624-9975 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
graham elliot Restaurant is one of our 2012
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Cuisine
Open
Dinner Mon.-Sat.Features
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Open late
- Valet parking
- Casual
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 Sometimes---especially when Graham Elliot (Avenues) is involved---things are not what they seem. Such is the case at this high-meets-lowbrow hot-spot that remains the talk of the town. Located in an historic warehouse, the restaurant is flooded with light through floor-to-ceiling windows. Exposed brick walls and a hip, eclectic mix of tunes (some by Elliot himself) add to the place’s approachable appeal. Whimsy and humor play out in many ways, from the casually clad servers to the use of familiar but repurposed ingredients like "Italian beef" with spicy giardiniera, oregano aïoli and provolone foam. As always, he pulls out all the stops---though it rarely seems for novelty’s sake. In the past, we’ve enjoyed fried pickles with bacon-ranch gravy and Buffalo “wings”---super-crisp chicken thigh with fennel slaw and beer foam. Among mains, the short rib stroganoff stands out---it’s peppery and comforting. We are less than impressed with the generously portioned pork belly with collards, however, due to too-potent root beer barbecue sauce. For dessert, it’s hard to go wrong with the tricked-out, Mexican vanilla-infused orange Dreamsicle with crunchy meringue. There are communal and chef’s tables. For munchies at a more affordable price point, check out its sandwich-centric companion, grahamwich, 615 N State St., 312-624-9188.
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