Earls Kitchen + Bar

Yes, the good and atmosphere is Excellent, but what drove me to write this review is their server, Payton. Payton alone receives a 5 star rating. I eat there maybe once a month, but in the last 30 days, I have visited 3 times. The 1st visit this year, the service was poor everyone seem to be busy and consistently forgetting my table. I had to ask to someone to take my order, ask someone else for silverware, ask another person for a refill, ask who was my server and even had to ask for my check; while no one asked me a thing. I wasn’t too brother because I love this place and everyone was polite. On my 2nd visit, I noticed halfway through my meal that service was great and made a mental comparison. However, I looked around and noticed that there was only one person working with about 5 tables and people at the bar. It was Payton! She was the host, server, and bartender and did not miss a beat, no one had to ask for anything as she was doing all the asking and predicting what you needed before you needed it. After receiving my check, I asked her if she was alone. She said, yes! I told her her service was exceptional; better than when the entire staff was on hand. The 3rd visit was this past Sunday, I brought guests with me and thou they had been there before, they raved about the food, then during the desert, I shared my last two experiences and we all agreed that the service today was really good. So when our server came by, I asked her about Payton. And she said, I’m Payton. I told her I was writing a review. Earl’s take notice! You have a gem. She needs to train all of your servers and managers! She’s a keeper!!! Thanks, Payton, I appreciate your exemplary customer service skills, work ethics, and attention to detail. I can’t wait to visit again. Everyone their is courteous and polite but no one serves like Payton stands out! Dietary restrictions: Great options! While there Ste vegetation options throughout various sections on the menu, they also put all the vegetarian options together in a section of its own! Lovely! And, I’m not vegetarian, but I do enjoy healthy eating.

Great place, if I get the chance - I will return to Earl's. The atmosphere I really liked. The server was great and friendly.

We went there on valentines day to try the experience menu. We had a rough start when we got denied the complimentary glass of prosecco, as my girlfriend left her ID in the car even though I had my ID and we are both way over our 21st. Which to some extent I understand their reasoning behind this but I'm pretty sure an underage couple wouldn’t drive across town to have a 200 dollar dinner. I had to walk back to the car to grab her ID and we decided to order a bottle of wine and received the most terrible and shocking service experience ever, our table wasn't being attended to and I personally had to pour the wine into our glasses even though we had eye contact with our server multiple times. To give them credit food was delicious but it again took them an awfully long time to bring the food, the entire thing took well over 2 hours for 3 courses even though we explicitly said we have a different commitment after dinner, luckily we barely made it. So if you're ever gonna go there make sure its a not so busy time if you want to get server. Definitely not the type of experience you'd expect from fine dining. Parking: Paid street parking $5 an hour, they also have a valet.

Great food..!! Burgers are tasty and great service from the staff, great for groups, couples and family. Sublime..!! Vegetarian options: Impossible Burger ..!!! Great but you can improve

I ate dinner on a weekday in January 2024. There were very few people dining in which I don’t mind as that typically means fast service. My waitress was courteous and helpful in explaining my options as it was Restaurant Week in Chicago and I am plant-based. I couldn’t take full advantage of the Restaurant Week three-course meal deal because Earl’s did not have a vegan desert option. I got the Bangkok bowl which was surprising tasty. I’d recommend it to anyone who likes rice dishes and fried tofu. My only criticism is the lack of vegan desert options and the pricing. My meal with a Sprite and tip was over $40. The three-course meal would have been roughly $40 before tip.