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When I came across a Groupon for here, I thought it might be a nice opportunity to check out a new place. Of course, I procrastinated till it almost expired, then snatched the husband for a date night. The Groupon suggested calling ahead for a reservation. We called as we were leaving the house and got a 7pm reservation fine. However, we were dining pretty early for a Saturday night. The Bistro is smaller and I imagine it fills up as evening progresses.
The Bistro on Lincoln Park is right on Lincoln Park and thus has a charming little view. When we arrived early for a our reservation, we were given the option of sitting in the bar or in the dining area. We chose the bar to get access to the dinner and bar menu. The less expensive bar menu offers smaller plates like burgers, soup, and sides with prices around $8. The dinner menu is more what you would expect from a Bistro with prices ranging from $18 - $26. The beer and wine list was decent with enough options for choosy me. The husband ordered a GL Dortmunder and I had a glass of Carmenere. It appears that their menu changes seasonally and with what is freshly available. The online menu is just a sample so you can get an idea of the food not exact. I was happy to see a few vegetarian options.
Our food was quiet good. We started with a nice cheese plate. It had 4 cheeses, a few pieces of bread, nuts, apple, and crackers. A $12 price tag would have been more fitting than a $15. The husband ordered the chicken pot pie which was a good portion of savory potatoes, peas, and chicken, but we felt it was a little overpriced at $18. I ordered the seared ahi tuna which I enjoyed very much. Tuna is usually paired with asian flavors so I appreciated the more Italian flavors of the balsamic marinara, french beans, and potato puree. I wish I would have saved room for dessert. The Ohio Apple pie sounded delightful
The atmosphere was nice. I loved the the tile in the bar. The decor was modern without looking like Chipotle. I liked the vibe. It was not as pretentious as other places in Tremont. It was welcoming and had a good energy. The noise level was quiet enough that we could have a good conversation but not so quiet that everyone else could hear us too. Since I'm deaf from too many rock shows, I notice the little things :) Staff was attentive and courteous. Our meals took a little longer but the waiter made sure we knew we weren't forgotten about. With the appetizer, we didn't mind the slower pacing of the meal.
The Bistro on Lincoln Park was great for an impromptu date and I would like to come back for their happy hour and brunch, or another dinner to just order from the bar menu. Cheers.
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