John's Food and Wine
Restaurant · Sheffield Neighbors
2114 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Highlights
Seasonal New American plates with unique ordering and service model
Seasonal New American plates with unique ordering and service model
"John’s Food And Wine feels like a neighborhood bistro had a child with a fast-casual wine bar. The resulting part counter-service, part-virtual tab restaurant with great seasonal American food is a welcome addition to Lincoln Park. It’s an unexpected service model for a place with $44 (fantastic but small) bowls of lumache with shaved truffles. But we’re willing to endure a little confusion for well-made plates of “elevated” fish sticks—fried branzino gussied up with kimchi ketchup and celery root slaw—and ramekins full of not-too-sweet butterscotch pudding." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"John’s Food And Wine in Lincoln Park feels tailor-made for lone diners looking for a noodle-based hug. There’s plenty of bar seating and small tables to tuck yourself into with a bowl of braised lamb mafalde or lumache topped with shaved truffles. Plus, the part counter-service, part-virtual tab set-up is great when you want to eat uninterrupted while doing a deep dive on your ex’s new partner’s Instagram, but are in dire need of a second drink. Order a mini wine flight of “whatever’s open” via QR code from your table, and scroll away." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Neighborhood spot hosting a live, interactive podcast recording where the owners will discuss their counter-service approach; the event stays true to the restaurant’s style with martinis, highly praised French fries, caviar, and other signature bites." - Lisa Shames
"John’s Food and Wine is part of an explosion of Lincoln Park restaurants aiming to reinvigorate the neighborhood’s dining scene. John’s opened in 2023 and unleashed a counter service model that its owners say helps pay their kitchen workers more versus traditional fine dining. Now they’ve unleashed a new tasting menu hoping to give their staff a bigger stage to shine while serving fancier ingredients and allowing patrons, for the first time, to make reservations. Don’t sleep on the martinis and the restaurant’s bar program." - Ashok Selvam
"Renowned for its great food, although the service may not be to everyone’s liking." - Ashok Selvam
