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“Dinner was wonderful, the photography and decor is just gorgeous.”
“Didn't have room for dessert but the dessert menu looked really tasty!”
“My neighbor treated our meal to two wonderful bottles of French wine (red).”
“To be honest, not everyone was thrilled with their entrees (one person's pork was dry), but the catfish was delicious as were the salmon and lamb.”
“The menu rotation is great and the specials are always very adventurous and tempting.”
“My new favorite boystown restaurant”
“can't remember the last restaurant I was at where EVERYONE was so friendly and accommodating.”
“the prices were very reasonable and the portion sizes were perfect.”
“the service was excellent and very personal (not at all rehearsed) and there was only one server which didnt make the service slow at all, he was definately on top of his game.”View Less
Simply Amazing.
The best BYOB in Chicago. I have eaten there 4 times and everything has been spot on with no exception. I have quickly made friends with the owner and staff which makes each visit like going to my
family's house for dinner.
Menu favorites: everything so far!
The Crisp Fried Oysters and the Artichoke Fritters are hard to pass up. And then there are the Mussels, the Salmon, and the Scallop and Snapper Specials. Ridiculous. And the Dates do not forget the Dates.
This is not Gastro-Molecular-BS, this is well prepared food. It is wholesome and succulent.
Make Reservations, take a couple bottles of your favorite juice, go say hi to Joncarl and EAT!…
My new favorite boystown restaurant. After being rained out of the cubs game we stumbled into this byob gem! We were soaked and not dressed to par, but we were greeted with smiles and warmth. Dinner was wonderful, the photography and decor is just gorgeous. I can't remember the last restaurant I was at where EVERYONE was so friendly and accommodating. I look forward to going back.…
A neighborhood favorite. Had many meals at HB and always look forward to the next. The menu selections are limited but the specials are creative and always pleasing. Favorite starters include the baked Haloumi cheese, chicken liver and hazelnut pate, and catfish nuggets (special). The almond stuffed dates are sweet, but always good. The sometimes featured soft-shell crab main course is good, but a lot of messy work. Fish special is a favorite. Moroccan spiced lentil dish a disappointment. Mussels and broth lacked flavor last time. Desserts sometimes miss the target, however the maple bread pudding was scrumptious. Cozy, appealing atmosphere, can get loud. Service friendly, efficient and accomodating. Been to brunch once, great twists on some classics. BYOB a plus. Prices and portions reasonable.…
This Sunday Brunch will make you forget your lousy weekend!.
HB is the Best place for brunch with friends.
You want savory and sweet!
Decadent and light!
home made and simple, with a gourmet twist...meet your friends for an early Sunday brunch at HB.
Service is friendly, attentive, and forgetful. Just like Mom.
Their truffle fries are To DIE 4!!! Better than anything that I've had at Tru, moto, or Trotter.
Snack on them or beignets (Sp?) served with chocolate, carmel, and powder sugar. ..before your breakfast. Hang overs disappear. Friday heartbreak - who cares? Don't count calories, just eat! And at the price, order both.
Only problem- they stay packed after 12, and people refuse to give up their tables. If you don't get in early, you're out of luck. They'll stop taking names at 2...but there's always dinner.…
SHUT UP and GET YOURSELF TO HB NOW!...Consistently OUTSTANDING!. I visited the HB on my one of my last nights in Chicago (moved back to Houston) on April 26, 2008 with my neighbor once again. This time we got to sit in the dining room away from the front windows and it was really even more comfortable! The staff continues to be the BEST! They are passionate about their food and attention to guests and it really makes the dining experience at HB a treat. Kudos to HB! Now for the goodies?Yes, we had the baked Halloumi again, and this time it was changed up a bit with an orange marmalade glaze...ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! I am still blown away with HB?screativity with this superb cheese. And, of course, the presentation right on perfect! We also ordered the Artichoke and Edamame fritters with roasted garlic aioli...Holy Mother of Mary they are beyond AMAZING! I was in the mood to be really impressed and HB smacked me right on the head, and we are just talking about the appetizers. I decided to have my entree selected by the staff just like last time. The recommendation, a lamb kefta topped with a garlic potato mash and with an elegantly fluffed layered pastry crown. The dish was PERFECTLY BALANCED and absolutely SAVORY DELICIOUS!!! I almost did not share with my neighbor, but I wanted to try her Stripped Bass, and WOW this was EXPERTLY PREPARED SUCCULENT fish! My neighbor treated our meal to two wonderful bottles of French wine (red). Both wines paired so very well with the meal, I almost cried, since I knew that Jon Carl had noticed our wine and based his recommendations on them. I truly extend the highest compliments and thanks to Jon Carl and the awesome staff at Home Bistro. Again, my experience was a FLAVOR EXPLOSION and a BEAUTIFUL TIME. I personally rank this restaurant as A MUST VISIT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, and SHUT UP...GET YOURSELF IN HERE SOON AS POSSIBLE. I know that every time I visit Chicago, I am coming back!…
