Cab's Wine Bar Bistro

06/06/06

Wine country dining in the burbs

by ebless at Citysearch

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.

• Pros: menu, parking, ambience
• Cons: noise, smoking

11/15/05

consistently an interesting experience

by pedro1 at Citysearch

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.

• Pros: diverse menu, wine list, pro staff
• Cons: stuck in the suburbs