Kevin Restaurant
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 595-0055
- Cross Street:
- State Street
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to State/Grand
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Kevin Restaurant – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
Exposed brick and wood lend a comfortably spare feel to this warmly lit space, while subtle Asian accents hint at chef-owner Kevin Shikami's Japanese background. Natural light floods in from the French doors up front; two-person booths and close tables make for an intimate vibe.
The Food
Shikami prides himself on cooking with very little butter or cream, a technique that results in clean, vibrant, delectably light flavors. Many dishes on the oft-changing French menu have an Asian twist. Refreshing tuna tartare, a signature item, is spicy with soy wasabi; goat cheese adds tang to wild mushroom pot stickers and seared ostrich with white-truffle oil polenta. Entrees shine, like grilled salmon with chili salad or tempura of tilapia wrapped in portobello mushroom. Sweet finishes are found all over the dessert menu, from frozen coconut parfait with chocolate sauce (better than a Mounds bar) to praline custard Napoleon with sweet orange syrup.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCelebrating a special occasion? Let your server know and the guest of honor will receive a decorated complimentary dessert.
What to DrinkThe carefully selected, global wine list features more than 400 bottles, plus 36 by-the-glass selections, from red and white to champagne and sake.
ParkingValet for $10.
User Reviews for Kevin Restaurant
10/15/2007 Posted by d14
We have been loyal Kevin guests since it opened. We used to recommed it to many family members and business associates. Unfortunatly after one terrible visit earlier this year ( food was medicore and the service was the worst experience I have ever had) we shyed away. We recently decided to try again as we thought it was an off night but unfortunatly it again was terrible. Our waiter was a rude and crude comedian with no respect for our conversation or dining needs. I have a nut allergy. I told him this yet my salad arrived covered in nuts.. He laughed and said "your passing out on our floor would be bad for business:.. i did not eat my meal and was never asked why. Our guests food was mediocre. Kevin has lost his touch ......I am afraid. There are too many other options in the city that are consistant with their standards of food and service.
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08/31/2007 Posted by fredsox49
This review will not be about the food at Kevin, which I found to be excellent at the few times we dined there. I will instead write about the incredible arrogance and indifference of the staff, from top to bottom. We were part of a party of 6 when I ordered something I've never had, veal tenderloin. When asked how I'd like it prepared, I replied, "However the chef thinks it should be prepared." The entree placed before me was beef tenderloin. When I informed the waiter of the error, he told me that that's what I had ordered. I told him I didn't order that because if I would have I would have ordered this familiar dish rare. The person seated next to me, a newspaper columnist who is paid to hear things correctly, verfied that I had ordered veal tenderloin. Rather than having to wait while the other five enjoyed their entrees and because I honestly hated to see a prefectly good entree wasted, I agreed to take the beef. When the check arrived, I saw we were offered no consideration or given an aplolgy by the offending waiter. When I brought this to the attention of the matre d', (most notably the nerve of his staff), he nodded in agreeement . . . and did nothing. Since he was Kevin's brother, I wrote Kevin a letter outlining my experience. I received no reply whatsoever. If that isn't enough, shortly thereafter my mother and three other senior citiizens walked out of Kevin (one didn't, since he's in a wheelchair) after receiving only dirinks and appetizers during 45 minutes. We have a saying in our family for establishments like this: Take a Good Look. And we have.
Pros: Excellent food.
Cons: Worst, most arrogant service ever encountered. Have you ever had a waiter bring you the wrong entree and tell you that you ordered it?
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