Reviews


As of now, there are 204 ratings available from 6 website(s). The mean score for Chef's Special Cocktail is 4.5, implying that this restaurant is incredibly well regarded by its guests.

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 204 reviews

What Mimi Herg likes about Chef's Special Cocktail:
really happy that the kitchen is open until 11 so we were able to have an incredible late dinner. every single dish is well thought out and delicious. mint on several things, which worked perfectly. and the cocktails are well curated.we sat at the bar and it was mostly private. there was one of the bar staff who had several friends coming to hang out at the bar as well, one being a very loud and intoxicated woman. bu... View all feedback. What Scott Lasher doesn't like about Chef's Special Cocktail:
This isn’t a fun review to write, we’ve been fans of Chef’s Special for years, but after giving it two chances this week, I can’t help but vocalize my disappointment on how Chef’s Special’s food quality has declined. The orange chicken was overcooked, the Kung Pao Chicken would’ve been more aptly named Kung Pao Peppers, and the Crab Rangoon was barely filled. The ambiance is great and the service is fine, but in term... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 204 reviews
Peach
30.10.2023 - 04:52

This place was really all about the cocktails for me. Such an array of wonderful flavors- truly you want to try them all. I also loved their Miniskirt which don...

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Pavenus
30.10.2023 - 04:52

Love the cocktails and matcha custard.Very happy with the service.We will be back for lunch and dinner.

Griffin
30.10.2023 - 04:52

Excellent dinner with friends! Very well balanced cocktails, highly recommend the Earth Angel. On the food side we had the crab rangoons, egg rolls, twice cooke...

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Scott
30.10.2023 - 04:52

This isn’t a fun review to write, we’ve been fans of Chef’s Special for years, but after giving it two chances this week, I can’t help but vocalize my disappoin...

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Joseph
30.10.2023 - 04:52

Awesome restaurant. Simple menu but everything is a banger. Loved the wontons, potstickers, and Dan Dan noodles. Inviting and fun vibe inside, too. Great cockta...

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Sirved
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Feefers
23.12.2023 - 11:01

Great atmosphere, best staff ever, (Rad was AMAZING) good cocktails, and good food! Had a fabulous birthday experience! Cocktails were super good, we definitely...

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Feefers
23.12.2023 - 11:01

This is a hidden gem! The proportions were adequate and the prices reasonable. Me and a friend shared one appetizer and 2 plates. We took home leftovers. I was...

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Feefers
23.12.2023 - 11:01

This new kid on the block and sister restaurant of Giant is well deserving of its Bib Gourmand status! Stopped by for happy hour from 5 6 pm and got two drinks...

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Feefers
23.12.2023 - 11:01

Chef?s Special is unlike anywhere in Chicago. The cocktails are well thought out and the food is to die for. The crab Rangoon and eggrolls were perfect for star...

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Feefers
23.12.2023 - 11:01

Definitely found our new spot to enjoy great food, drinks and some of the best customer service I?ve had in a long time. As we parked our car and opens our door...

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