I have walked past this place so many times, dismissing it as a diner, but when I finally went in, wow, was I surprised...The menu is extensive enough for me to become indecisive. There is a great martini menu, and at $7.50 a pop, they are a deal in Chicago -- and they have a special on Wednesday that the martinis are $4.00, even better. The food is much better than I expected, with a good array of salads, sandwiches, and some better entrées. I had the truffle tuna and when the server asked how I wanted it cooked, it made me so happy, because Ahi is really good really rare. The service from the bar was quite slow, but worth it. Advice: Skip dessert in favor of a dessert martini, like the German chocolate or the mint chocolate chip.
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