Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar

"Celebrate Thanksgiving with a four-course dinner ($100 per person) that includes plenty of Puerto Rican flair. Choose from dishes such as corn fritters with goat cheese, turkey, guava-barbecued ham, and stuffed peppers for vegetarians. Dessert options include pumpkin flan and candied papaya with Caribe cheese. Reservations for the 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. seatings can be made by calling (773) 739-9161 or via email at marinasbistrochicago@gmail.com." - Lisa Shames, Eater Staff

"Marina’s is a casual neighborhood spot that has its PhD in Poultry (see: their pollo al ajillo). So, we’re pretty sure the roasted turkey with arroz con gandules will be the highlight of their four-course Puerto Rican Thanksgiving meal. Find some people in your life who want their Turkey Day to involve croquettes, tembleque, lots of rum cocktails, and zero drama.  The meal: A four-course prix fixe, $100 a person " - adrian kane, veda kilaru

"Chicago loves its tropical drinks, especially during bitter winters. In Uptown, a first-time restaurant owner has opened Marina’s Bistro and Rum Bar which serves Puerto Rican cuisine. Find ridiculous concoctions like the “El Viejo San Juan cocktail” (coconut rum, pineapple rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream). It’s a four-seat bar, so this is a place for an early nightcap if customers aren’t eating a full meal." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

"“Rum Bar” might get second billing in the name of this Puerto Rican spot, but the fresh fruit puree cocktails at Marina’s outshine the food. That doesn't mean the homestyle dishes aren't useful for lunch or maybe a dinner that started out as low-key drinks. The short menu plays it straight with mofongo, jibaritos with perfectly fried tostones, or bowls you can customize with things like garlicky chicken or roast pork. Just make sure to get some pastelillos and plantain chips with incredible, sweet guava butter to snack on while you relax in chairs shaped like leaves and watch the other tables do rounds of shots. The combination of fruity, rum-forward drinks and a plant-heavy, summery atmosphere makes this nondescript Uptown storefront feel like it’s on the brink of party time, even at 5:30pm on a Sunday." - Veda Kilaru

"Marina’s Bistro And Rum bar is a cozy neighborhood spot serving fantastic cocktails and Puerto Rican food. You’ll be welcomed with guava butter and a basket of warm plantain chips, which you can chase with six types of mofongo, jibaritos with perfectly fried tostones, or bowls of stewed meat. Get the pollo al ajillo—the flavor will attach itself to your brain with the adhesive strength of a stubborn price tag on a gift. And while “Rum Bar” gets second billing, the cocktails are even better than the food. Unsurprisingly, the drinks are all made with rum, plus housemade syrups and fresh fruit purees. They add to the tropical vibe of Marina’s, which feels like it’s on the brink of being a party, even at 5:30pm on a Sunday." - adrian kane, courtney sprewer, veda kilaru, john ringor