Cab's Wine Bar Bistro
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In Short
This comfortably casual, special-occasion destination features a small, airy dining room with storefront windows and skylight, and a bar with rustic, colorfully painted stools. The eclectic menu offers a few bistro classics such as escargots and steak frites; other offerings include everything from blackened catfish to simple Mediterranean penne with peppers, olives, mushrooms and provolone. Best bets are appetizers like silky duck liver pate loaded with garnishes of pickled beets, mustards and cornichons.
User Reviews
ebless
June 06, 2006
The new (?) owners have kept up the quality although the wine list has been shrunk down dramatically (No access of the wine store next door). Service is excellent and attentive, better than what you typically get in the burbs. Pacing is very good and you usually do not wait between courses. Menu selection is excellent with some interesting game entrees. Salads are excellent and deserts are also wonderful. My only complaint is that I would like to see a bit more rotation in the overall menu. But the preperation, plating and portions are excellent and a good value. Check out sundays where they have a jazz band and their wine maker dinners. A con I used to have was the entry way used to blast cold air into the restaurant during the winter, that has been fixed.
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pedro1
November 15, 2005
This is one of the most consistently excellent places in Glen Ellyn. The menu is diverse, interesting and takes risks to be exceptional; the wine list is extensive and reasonably priced; and the ambience is city-like and sophisticated. The staff works hard to create an enjoyable experience, and if you have a problem, the owners are accesible to listen and resolve. It's a wonderful special-occasion place that has impressed my out -of towner guests.
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juanbossanova
June 01, 2004
Time and again, I have found Cab's to be a wonderfully delightful experience. Upon entering, one is struck at once with both the genuine friendliness of the staff and the chic, modern decor. One is quickly enveloped in the festive mood, where laughter and cheery conversation flow freely over tasty appetizers, main courses and wines. The ecclectic menu is a delight to ones tastebuds, often surprising with an astute justapositioning of flavors to great effect. Clearly, Chef Luis Ayllon is one of Chicagoland's best kept secrets!
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What to Drink:
Cab's broad-ranging list of bottles also includes 25 wines by the glass, six flights, and a create-your-own "charter flight" from the by-the-glass list (half the glass price, plus a $1 setup charge).
The Extras:
If you'd prefer to imbibe something from your private cellar, Cab's will accommodate--with a corkage fee of $12.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Bar
