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John’s Food and Wine
8.8
John's Food and Wine is a Michelin-recognized neighborhood bistro where beef fat fries with leek aioli are treated like a signature course rather than a side. Since opening in 2023, it’s become a Lincoln Park destination for seasonal plates, natural wine, and impeccably crisp, deeply savory fries that regulars plan meals around.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Fat Fries with Leek Aioli, Dry-Aged Steak with Potato Pave, Lobster Salad with Leek Aioli
Scores:
Value: 6.8
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 8.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized beef fat fries with leek aioli give this wine bar–bistro one of the city’s most talked-about fry plates.
Who should go: Date-night diners who treat fries like a main event.
When to visit: Prime evening seatings for full energy and hot fries from the pass.
What to order: Beef Fat Fries with Leek Aioli, dry-aged steak, a seasonal seafood plate.
Insider tip: Order fries early and again with mains—they disappear fast and pair perfectly with the wine list.
John’s Food and Wine
8.4
John’s Food and Wine is a Michelin-recognized, counter-service bistro where seasonal plates and serious natural wine are delivered in a bright, low-key room. It’s a modern choice for birthdays and low-key celebrations where guests want destination-level cooking without a white-tablecloth script.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Fat Fries, Fried Fish Sandwich, Grilled Steak with Beef Fat Fries
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Chef-driven cooking and serious wine served in a relaxed counter-service format.
Who should go: Food-focused diners wanting Michelin-level cooking without formality.
When to visit: Early evenings when you can linger without feeling rushed.
What to order: Beef fat fries, a seasonal fish, a vegetable-driven plate.
Insider tip: Order at the counter, then treat the bar seats like your own perch.
John’s Food and Wine
7.9
John’s Food and Wine is a contemporary neighborhood bistro and wine bar where seasonal small plates meet a serious bottle list in an intimate Halsted storefront. It’s quickly become a critic-backed spot for beef-fat fries, thoughtful vegetables, and shareable plates that feel current without being fussy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef-fat fries with leek aioli, Seasonal crudo or raw preparation, A rotating vegetable or pasta special
Scores:
Value: 6.6
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.5
What makes it special: A modern wine-focused bistro where beef-fat fries share the spotlight with seasonal plates and an engaged bar.
Who should go: Wine lovers wanting refined small plates in a cozy room.
When to visit: Later weeknights for bar seats and relaxed pacing.
What to order: Beef-fat fries, a crudo, one pasta or veg special.
Insider tip: Sit at the bar to chat through the by-the-glass list and build a custom pairing.
John’s Food and Wine
8.6
John's Food and Wine is a small Halsted Street bistro where beef fat fries with leek aioli share the table with seasonal plates and a tightly edited wine list. Since opening in 2023, it has become a Michelin-recognized Lincoln Park dining room for thoughtful cooking, precise plating, and a lively but intimate feel that still reads neighborhood over destination temple.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Fat Fries with Leek Aioli, Seasonal Fish or Vegetable Plate, Rotating House Pasta
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 9.2
Atmosphere: 8.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.9
What makes it special: A Michelin-recognized neighborhood bistro where beef fat fries are treated like a main event.
Who should go: Serious diners chasing chef-driven food in an intimate room.
When to visit: Prime evening seatings for full energy and kitchen rhythm.
What to order: Beef fat fries, a seasonal vegetable plate, rotating pasta.
Insider tip: Sit at the bar rail if you want the best view of the pass and quickest attention from the wine-savvy staff.
John’s Food and Wine
8.4
John's Food & Wine is a chef-owned, Michelin-recognized restaurant where a counter-order model leads into a dining room serving seasonal, vegetable-forward plates, pristine seafood, and handmade pastas. The menu changes frequently with Midwestern produce and pairs with a serious wine program that leans small producers and grower Champagne.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Fat Fries with Leek Aioli, Scallops in Pastis Crema, Fried Fish Sandwich with Celery Root Slaw
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.8
What makes it special: A chef-owned, seasonal American kitchen where farm-driven plates, a serious wine list, and a hybrid counter-service model create an upscale but relaxed Lincoln Park experience.
Who should go: Din ers who prioritize seasonal cooking and thoughtful wine over formality.
When to visit: Busy evenings for full energy or earlier seatings for a quieter pace.
What to order: Beef fat fries with leek aioli, scallops in pastis crema, fried fish sandwich with celery root slaw.
Insider tip: Go early, order at the counter, and grab bar seats for the best view of the open kitchen and easiest access to the wine team.
John’s Food and Wine
7.9
John’s Food and Wine is a counter-service Michelin-starred neighborhood bistro where guests order at the front, then settle into a pared-back room for a coursed menu built around seasonal plates and an ambitious wine program. It functions as a lower-key tasting experience, with options to snack or lean into a longer progression.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s seasonal tasting menu, Beef fat fries with leek aioli, Rotating fish or meat main course
Scores:
Value: 6.6
Service: 8
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 7.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: A counter-order, wine-focused spot offering Michelin-level cooking in a relaxed format.
Who should go: Wine lovers wanting serious food without formal restaurant choreography.
When to visit: Early evening for easier counter flow and steadier pacing.
What to order: Chef’s tasting, beef fat fries, one fish or meat main.
Insider tip: Order the tasting, then ask staff to steer you through by-the-glass pours.
Hours
Monday5pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday5pm - 9:30pm
Friday12pm - 10pm
Saturday12pm - 10pm
Sunday12pm - 9pm