Lockwood

mattchi 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Very Enjoyable – Went on a whim with my family for lunch and we all enjoyed this reasonably priced elegant meal. Service was friendly, yet not patronizing or brown-nosy. Very down-to-earth staff who followed-up on their promises. Interesting menu with some standards peppered with a few surprises. The food was perfectly prepared, cooked and presented well. Loved the star-anise ice cream and the basil creme brulee. Will definitely return. 

c2810 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Best In The Loop – My wife and I had eaten lunch at Lockwood and found it good, but not in the stratosphere. In late July, we decided to try the place for dinner and found that it's a whole different world. That's when the chef gets his chance to shine. We did the tasting menu with wine pairings, and were at table for a well-paced three and a quarter hours. Within that time, we found the service excellent (one server for each of us, and no hovering) and the food a fine balance of the new with the traditional. When's the last... read more

comparatively 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

"Have you finished enjoying that?" – "Your question's taken care of it." I understand people might want to feel they're getting attentive service when they shell out $80 a person but there is such a thing as too much hovering and this place certainly fits the bill. Waiters who swoop in and out at a breathtaking pace may make some people feel like royalty, but I just wanted them to leave me to my meal and my dinner partner. As for the food, it feels like an episode of Top Chef: everything is "fancy" with regards to ingredient... read more

astrochick 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

A disappointment – We were excited to try the place after reading the great review in the Tribune. But what a disappointment. We were seated just inside the entrance, so didn't really get to see any of the restaurant and had to listen to the wedding party in the lobby outside. We ordered a Goose Island IPA from the limited beer list, and got a Fat Tire instead; when we summoned the waiter to return it, he came back to say that they were out of the Goose. We found it a bit condescending that they had poured another beer and t... read more

dschooler 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

An enjoyable fine dining experience with superb customer service, an excellent value for your money – I had the opportunity to dine at Lockwood Restaurant and Bar last month when in Chicago for a meeting. I was delighted to find Lockwood in the Palmer House Hilton hotel. The sous chef on duty took a personal interest in my experience and checked in with me more than once during the meal. All of the server staff and the wine steward had intimate knowledge of the menu, including all the ingredients and preparations. As someone... read more

Fred Schlatter 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

The storied Palmer House Hilton settles on contemporary American in a handsome, surprisingly edgy setting. – Food and decor nails that continental cool found in hotels abroad but without forfeiting a grounded American style. The century-old opulence of the lobby is tempered by diaphanous curtains, colored acrylic panels and modern fixtures as guests pass into the restaurant space. Original flair remains in travertine marble and ornate chandeliers. Chef Phillip Foss jumps creatively between Italian and French, but without dev... read more