The Oakville Grill & Cellar
American restaurant · West Town
163 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Highlights
Napa-inspired fare, grilled avocado, deviled eggs, plus wine
Napa-inspired fare, grilled avocado, deviled eggs, plus wine
"A newly opened restaurant in the Lettuce Entertain You group that adopted a comprehensive sustainability program after its managing partner was galvanized by the poor air quality during the 2023 NASCAR Chicago Street Race. The venue launched on-site composting through a partnership with a local composting company and has moved to eliminate single-use plastics—using glass water bottles for catering, metal tasting spoons for line checks, compostable straws, and reusable tote bags for carry-out and delivery—while also sourcing sustainably made stoneware from a Portuguese supplier. Staff education is central to the effort: quarterly, all-staff and pre-shift trainings from the composting partner are built into a five-day onboarding process so new hires learn the systems and the environmental impact. The initiative focuses on keeping as much waste out of landfills as possible and encouraging small, practical actions that employees can carry into their personal lives." - Nicole Schnitzler
"Lettuce Entertain You brings a taste of Napa to Fulton Market with The Oakville Grill & Cellar, which boasts a bi-level wine cellar and a year-round terrace. Start brunch on a sweet note with a blueberry swirl cinnamon roll with candied lemon and cream cheese frosting before trying a savory dish like the sweet corn elote benedict or a breakfast burrito. Pair the meal with a fresh juice or a bloody mary garnished with a Humboldt Fog-stuffed olive. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff
"Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’s Napa Valley-style restaurant will mark its first Thanksgiving this year with a holiday package for two featuring wood-grilled heritage turkey breast, roasted squash stuffing, fresh sourdough, and wild mushroom lasagna. Diners can also choose to gild the lily with a la carte additions like charcuterie boards, shrimp cocktail, and Kaluga caviar. Place orders online by Monday, November 20 for pickup between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22." - Naomi Waxman, Samantha Nelson
"This West Loop restaurant, a tribute to Napa Wine Country, focuses on simple preparations of familiar ingredients. The tasting board is full of meats and cheeses to complement folks who want a little wine with lunch. There are fish tacos, grilled artichokes, and a dry-aged burger. Larger bites included barbecue salmon with grits, a mushroom and eggplant ragu, and steak frites." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"During this year’s festival, diners saw Diplo at the Oakville in Fulton Market." - Ashok Selvam
