Somerset
New American restaurant · Near North Side ·
Seasonal American fare, craft cocktails, and yacht-club ambiance
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Seasonal American fare, craft cocktails, and yacht-club ambiance
"This restaurant is in the Viceroy Hotel in the Gold Coast, right in the middle of what’s unfortunately known as the “Viagra Triangle”—which should tell you everything you need to know about the area. Somerset fits right in, with its tall ceilings, art deco light fixtures (including a huge chandelier dominating the front room), and generally expensive feel. The nautical touches throughout make you feel a little like you’re at a yacht club, or otherwise water-adjacent. As far as the food goes, Somerset's menu is hit-or-miss. Some things, like the wagyu tartare and the housemade bread with whipped ricotta and honey are great. But most dishes fall short. The lobster spring roll has a thick undercooked wrapper and comes with a wet ginger coleslaw that bleeds all over the plate. The salty chicken schnitzel is served with bland spaetzle and pickled squash that has no flavor except "acid", and vegetable sides like glazed carrots are overdone and flavorless. While not the worst hotel restaurant in the city, there are much better options in the neighborhood. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Adrian Kane
"If social media, Google, and LinkedIn have given you zero useful information about your clients’ eating habits, Somerset is still a good bet. This Gold Coast spot has a well-rounded menu that will work for just about anyone, and also happens to be one of the best restaurants in the whole city. You can order anything from beet tartare to a piece of fish to roasted chicken or a cheeseburger - and although this place is located in a neighborhood full of dogs in baby carriages, the atmosphere is actually low-key." - adrian kane
"This Gold Coast spot has fantastic food and a well-rounded menu that will work for just about anyone. You can order anything from ricotta pancakes to cheddar omelets to gooey coffee cake, and count on all of it being impressive. And although Somerset is decorated a little like a yacht and located in a neighborhood full of luxury bag-dogs, it’s actually a pretty low-key place to start your workday." - adrian kane
"Somerset has a few Thanksgiving options. A $68 turkey dinner for two or $130 dinner for four to six people. It includes side dishes like mashed potatoes, stuffing, brussels sprouts, and more. And if you can want, you can order larger portions of the sides a la carte." - adrian kane
"The ground floor restaurant of the Viceroy Chicago is worth visiting any time of day. Executive chef Verlord Laguatan serves excellent housemade kouign-amann and chocolate croissants in the morning, a three-course menu for the business lunch crowd, and seasonal cocktails infused with herbs and honey from the rooftop garden. Grab a seat on the Gold Coast sidewalk forsome great people watching. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson