Oliver’s
New American restaurant · South Loop ·
Decadent New American fare with classic flavors and martinis
Decadent New American fare with classic flavors and martinis
"For a sexy date with your phone in the South Loop, head to Oliver’s. It has a chic, Southern California bungalow vibe, and the dishes are ridiculously decadent—like the beef fat griddled sourdough, and truffle gnocchi smothered in cheese. If you’re unable to get a table for one, the long cement bar is just as good a spot to see people, but enjoy the super cold gin martini without interruption." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"If we could only use one word to describe Oliver’s, it would be “rich.” Most of the short menu is made up of ridiculously decadent dishes like beef fat griddled sourdough, oysters topped with blueberry vinegar and smoked trout roe, and truffle gnocchi smothered in cheese. The dining room is full of velvet chairs and vintage dishware you might find at an estate sale. But besides the generally tasty food and the chic, Southern California bungalow vibe, the cocktails alone should entice you to visit this New American South Loop spot. Every drink is well-balanced and deliciously complex—like the ramos gin fizz with strawberry gin and a puffy egg white crown dusted with black lime." - veda kilaru, adrian kane, john ringor
"There are modern Hollywood supper club vibes at Oliver’s with a spacious dining room and a comfy front bar. The food’s from a French Laundry alum, Alex Carnovale, and he nails the basics with a perfect roast chicken and juicy burger, plus truffle gnocchi, and more. For folks who want fancy cocktails, Oliver’s delivers with martinis served with caviar-stuffed olives and more. Happy hour fans will also enjoy the specials on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m." - Ashok Selvam
"This South Loop space has been revived thanks to Jason Weingarten, now a co-owner of Alinea, an all-star group that includes French Laundry alum Alex Carnovale. For drinks, Luke DeYoung (Sepia, Scofflaw) has created a menu befitting the Hollywood supper club vibe with luxurious options. The martini comes with olives stuffed with caviar, for example. This is a place worth visiting if you have something to celebrate — the wine and drink list has some bangers in reserve. The space also offers a killer burger." - Ashok Selvam
"Oliver’s has transformed the former Acadia space. It’s an outgrowth of Entree, a start-up that delivers meal kits all over town, but with great cocktails and comfort food from a French Laundry alum and the current CEO of the Alinea Group. The ambitious operation features a full bar and lounge area, with drinks like a martini garnished with caviar. The full dining room features a menu with roast chicken and a smash burger. The vibe is a Hollywood supper club, a gregarious place for group hangs, and casual date nights." - Ashok Selvam
