Tavern on Rush

Tavern on Rush reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lillie

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   It was quite expensive but everything we had was very tasty and the service was great! I put in the note when I made the reservation that it was our anniversary and our server (I forget his name) went above and beyond to make sure we had a special time. I was very impressed that he read about us beforehand and knew we were celebrating. The burrata was awesome! I had the pork shank which was yummy and my husband liked his fish. It was loud but I’m also sensitive to noise levels.
   

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   Stephanie

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the new location! Welcome back Tavern. Dinner was wonderful and so was the staff. A beautiful ambiance overall. Major credit to Lisa our server for the night made it a memorable and personable experience overall.
   

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   Jolita VIP

   Chicago16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed celebrating a special occasion at Tavern on Rush on a recent Saturday night. The re-opening on Rush Street was worth waiting for. The 2 level space is beautifully designed, with various seating areas according to your preferences of wanting to be at the windows or bar at ground level to catch all the action along Rush Street, or upstairs in the spacious main dining room and the adjoining smaller, less energetic room. Our server, Jason, was exceptional. He was attentive, very personable, never without a smile. Having ice water refilled constantly is a detail often overlooked elsewhere but not at Tavern. Kitchen service is timed perfectly not to feel rushed nor waiting endlessly for the entrees. We started with the special app of grilled octopus which was deliciously seasoned with a wedge of lemon alongside for a light drizzle. My partner had the sirloin strip steak, ordered medium rare and served exactly that way; I can never refuse grilled salmon especially when over a sweet butternut squash puree and that too, was served charred rare and was moist and silky. I appreciate another reviewer mentioning the grilled Mexican street corn as a side and it was so delicious we fought for the last spoonful. A massive slice of birthday cake, sprinkles and all, served with a candle was the perfect ending. A high energy vibe does mean higher noise level which was not a concern for 2 of us sitting across from each other. Overall a wonderful evening that we look forward to repeating many times in the coming summer months, especially with the outdoor seating.
   

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   Lilli

   Chicago1 review

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Our filets arrived cold and overcooked from how we ordered. Service was great but seemed a little scattered at times - we struggled to get ahold of our server in a normal amount of time. Wine and appetizers were great, and the welcome Prosecco is a nice touch. Would go back for drinks but the dinner service seemed overpriced and overrated for what we got.
   

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   Anise VIP

   Chicago9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nicely renovated, updated, excellent food, great for a special occasion or a business dinner
   

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   Bonnie

   Atlanta15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and great service. Portions are large and the location is conviently located near lots of shopping and hotels. We will definitely be going back. Btw, we ate the caramel pancakes and omelet.
   

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   RICARDO VIP

   New York City19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Jenny Lee was amazing. She treated us like we royalties. All her suggestions food wise were amazing. We will need to request for second floor sitting on our next visit. Thank you!
   

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   Joe

   Chicago76 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It's not the old Tavern on Rush. My wife and I thought the food was nothing special, particularly given that our meal was $350.
   

   Tavern on RushResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Joe, We're sorry to hear that your experience at Tavern didn't meet your expectations. If you could find the time, we truly would appreciate more feedback to help us improve. Are there specific dishes that didnt meet your expectations? Are there menu items that you or your wife would have enjoyed that were missing from our offerings? The entire front of the house staff as well as cculinary team will always do our best to improve, but in order to do so, we really do need YOUR feedback. We want to hear from you. If you could find the time to give us some specific feedback we would greatly appreciate it. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you and your wife in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Lori

   Minneapolis4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was wonderful. Best shrimp cocktail I’ve ever had. Steak was great; roasted corn and twice-baked potato outstanding. Service was not as great. Glass of wine came halfway through the entree even though ordered well before. After dinner drink arrived after dessert was finished.
   

   Tavern on RushResponded on April 16, 2025

   Hi Lori, While we are absolutely thrilled you enjoyed our food, we are truly disappointed your speed of service was lack luster. We apologize for service not meeting your expectations. I have incuded my phone number and email in a private message. If you would be willing, I would like to get more feedback about your visit. We do hope to welcome you back to Tavern and to get another opportunity to execute at the level you, our guest, deserves. Thank You, -Margo and The Management Team
   

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    Chad

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Spectacular experience. Everyone’s meals, appetizers and cocktails were incredible. One of best dining experiences I had all year.
    

    Tavern on RushResponded 4 days ago

    Thanks for the review, Chad! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a spectacular experience at Tavern :) Our team strives to provide the best dining experience possible, and it is absolutely awesome to hear that we created a memorable time for your group. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers, The Management Team
    

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