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Wishbone - Lincoln

3.9
3.9
40 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
3300 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

About this restaurant

Southern Reconstruction Cooking means made-from-scratch traditional recipes with healthier ingredients for yankee tastes: We serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and our weekend Brunch is rated among the best in Chicago. Wishbone is known for its popular prices and the most diverse patrons in the midwest--crossing income, race, ethnic, gay and straight lines--and all ages. The Wishbone on Lincoln is a neighborhood nexus on the Northside and very popular with young families.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Cajun
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:00AM - 11:00AM Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 3:00PM Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 3:00PM Dinner: Sunday & Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Friday & Saturday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joel Nickson
  • Catering
    In House, Wishbone is ideal for rehearsal dinners and off-site caters with drop-off banquets to not-for-profits, schools, hospitals and and a wide range of businesses.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining for parties, network breakfasts, business lunches and cocktail receptions.
  • Neighborhood
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Cross street
    School
  • Parking details
    Public lot one block away by Belmont Library on Melrose. Ample street parking.
  • Public transit
    Brown Line Paulina station 1 block; Lincoln Ave. Bus in front; Ashland and Belmont bus lines 1 block away.
  • Entertainment
    Monthly art exhibitions and occasional musical performances.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 40 people are saying

Wishbone - Lincoln reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.6Ambience

NoiseModerate

40 Reviews
  1. CarlaEdgewater

    Chicago20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 25, 2013

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun ambience; chicken was a little dry, but other dishes were pretty good.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as always, first time at this location. Just as good as the location on Washington.

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  3. CSchicago

    Chicago85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wishbone has really improved since I was there last (about 10 years ago). The service was fantastic and the food was great. Can't wait to go back...

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  4. chicagocooks VIP

    Chicago166 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2012

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Haven't been here for a while, but it was great to rediscover it. Wonderful rolls, corn muffins - good salads, fish, sides. Attentive servers, plenty of room between tables for private conversation while still feeling like part of the community. Love!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 26, 2012

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Wishbone. It is perfect for Sunday brunch, breakfast alone on a Tuesday morning, or dinner with the kids on a snowy night after ice skating. The shrimp and grits are one of our favorite dishes and the kids love the pancakes. The staff is very friendly and attentive.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 15, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Love the hush puppies! Fun atmosphere.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 4, 2012

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was mediocre, but the service was very good. Maybe the breakfast is better, but I wouldn't recommend it for dinner.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 28, 2012

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I grew up eating Southern cooking and this is not close. It is weird because I have ordered their take out and enjoyed it. When I came to the restaurant and ordered salmon crouquettes they were mushy. They were not crisp on the outside. My salad was good, but who messes up salad. It was not as good as I expected. I will continue to do my southern cooking at home.

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  9. Tom2

    Chicago76 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 12, 2012

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful service, food was not fancy nor memorable other than some amazing grilled asparagus and an incredible bread pudding for dessert. We hear it is a breakfast/brunch place and that is easy to imagine. Good place for a quick, casual meal.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 8, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    If you don't have children, make sure to sit in the adults only part of the restaurant. Overall, the food was fresh but bland to my taste. The brisket was very dry but the sauce with it was over the top spicy. Crab cakes were mushy and really didn't have a crab flavor. The specail of steaks were hapilly received. The trout was excellent. Margaritas were so bitter and flavorless: these were the berry and strawberry, but the sangria was excellent.

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FAQs

Wishbone - Lincoln offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 549-2663.

Wishbone - Lincoln is rated 3.9 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Wishbone - Lincoln

3300 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Additional information

  • Cross street
    School
  • Neighborhood
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:00AM - 11:00AM Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 3:00PM Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 3:00PM Dinner: Sunday & Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Friday & Saturday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Cajun
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lot one block away by Belmont Library on Melrose. Ample street parking.
  • Public transit
    Brown Line Paulina station 1 block; Lincoln Ave. Bus in front; Ashland and Belmont bus lines 1 block away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joel Nickson
  • Entertainment
    Monthly art exhibitions and occasional musical performances.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    In House, Wishbone is ideal for rehearsal dinners and off-site caters with drop-off banquets to not-for-profits, schools, hospitals and and a wide range of businesses.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining for parties, network breakfasts, business lunches and cocktail receptions.
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