Four of my friends and I went to Winchell's a few nights ago on a whim and know we'll be going back. I have lived 2 miles from this place and just got around to giving it a try. We all had nothing but good comments here.
Maureen's seafood pasta looked delicious and, according to her, was just that. Large scallops, shrimp and other fish in a great looking creamy sauce over linguini. She ate every bit.
Sandy and Jeannette loved their Reuben sandwiches although they both had to take half home because they are huge!! The sandwich is served with a marble rye bread that they particularly liked.
My French Dip sandwich in a Ciabatta roll was one of the best. I love this sandwich but not always good in some places. This one was exceptional. Very tender, juicy stacked beef, thinly sliced to perfection on a very fresh (maybe too fresh) Ciabatta roll. Not to salty au jus for dipping made this a darn good meal. I swore I would take half home but ........:-)
Tons of very crispy french fries, sprinkled with a zesty seasoned salt could get me to love french fries again. Ditto on the coleslaw side.
Service was excellent. We overstayed our welcome because we were enjoying the conversation as we always do and no one tried to rush us out.
The menu is large and the prices are very reasonable for the portions served.
The restaurant is divided by an enclosed glass smoking section completely apart from the non-smoking section. . We liked that.