Wood
American restaurant · Lakeview East ·
Stylish spot with small & large plates, handcrafted drinks
Stylish spot with small & large plates, handcrafted drinks
"On the surface, Wood appears to be a typical, somewhat boring New American restaurant. It has a wide-ranging menu that’s designed to appeal to everyone, with small and large plates, flatbreads, pastas, and of course, a cheeseburger, as required by New American restaurant law. And while the food here isn’t going to shock and/or amaze you, it all tastes great, and almost everything is made in-house, including the pasta. Come here for drinks and a casual weeknight dinner, or for a low-key date night in the neighborhood." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"This Northalsted bar offers beer, wine, and cocktails, plus substantial stick-to-your-ribs fare, like pot au feu and roasted pork cooked over a wood fire, that may be best appreciated eaten outdoors on a heated patio." - Ashok Selvam
"This popular New American restaurant on Halsted is known for shareable plates and quality cocktails; its owner, who has lived in the neighborhood for decades, says the clientele is fairly mixed, that visitors from outside still use the 'Boystown' name to find the area, and that the nickname has not deterred LGBTQ patrons from dining there." - Ari Bendersky
"A Michelin Bib Gourmand neighborhood restaurant offering a focused happy hour with discounted wine and classic cocktails alongside substantial small plates; highlights include $9 glasses of Monopole White Rioja and Glenlivet Old Fashioned cocktails, a $7 charcuterie of the day, $7 glazed duck wings (duck jus plum glaze, finger chile, mint), and $15 tins of seafood like spiced sardines served with Spanish olives and crackers. The deal runs weekday evenings and pairs elevated bar snacks with approachable drink prices." - Naomi Waxman
"One of the 19 restaurants removed from the Chicago guide’s 2020 Bib Gourmand list now has a new chef: at 3335 N. Halsted Street, Wood hired former Le Sud chef Ryan Brousseau, who has already implemented new menus; Wood held Bib Gourmand status for six years starting in 2013, mostly under former chef Ashlee Aubin, who closed sister restaurant Salero at the end of 2018 and is now the chef at Fisk & Co. in the Loop." - Daniel Gerzina
