I used to go here for lunch. VERY Disappointed for dinner. The Artichoke appetizer was unappealing. Breading had no flavors. How about a little garlic, herbs, and chunks diced from the artichoke's stem? I had the eggplant entree. Very thin slices of eggplant that I had to hunt for topped with humongous lump of mozzarella cheese. I asked for the meat sauce and got the marinara.
This restaurant is a prime candidate for a restaurant makeover. Somebody forgot to send the memo to the 1960s and tell Chicago Joes to come into the 21st century. The bathrooms are in the kitchen area? Really? With magic marker indicators on the door for Men and Women? My companion refused to use the facilities it was so gross.
Maybe a change in kitchen staff. This used to be a delicious place for lunch. Not so now for dinner. I doubt I'll come back. You lost a repeat customer, Joes.