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I noticed that the restaurant had reopened under new guidance from a locally known Chef and Mixologist couple. The previous iteration of Tallgrass was always a culinary experience but had a bit of rigidity to it that sometimes detracted from the overall experience. I still love what the old Tallgrass did from a culinary standpoint but this is the present and here is my review. This experience was well above and beyond that of the old days. The scene - The look and vibe of Tallgrass is now chic, cool and a bit modern even though some of the old restaurant's elements remain. There is a new and absolutely amazing patio waiting on warmer weather. I'll take a 5 pm Thursday reservation every week from May 15th through October 31st!! Pro Tip - Order the bread service and compound butter spreads when you order your drinks. You will want it with your appetizers and your charcuterie board if going in that direction. First - The main menu and the specials menu had so many amazing items on it. The warm date and bacon appetizer was delicious, unique and a perfect start. That focaccia bread would've been perfect to scoop up the remaining date and bacon salad. Second - the cocktail menu options are unique, flavorful and well composed. Madison oversees the "bar" program and it is flourishing. Lots of choices and this evening we tried 5 different cocktails. Our favorites were the Bacon Fat Washed Vodka Martini and the Warmed Spiced Cocktail which was perfect for a cold evening. Third - We ordered the Charcuterie board and loaded it up with 5 different options. The Chef (owner) introduced the area to the À la carte version of charcuterie dining some years ago and he brought it to Tallgrass. AMEN. Photo of our board is in the pics. Order a bottle and a board, sit back and enjoy. Fourth - We were already fairly full so we skipped proper entrées. As a person who loves to explore food it is my mission to come back and try as many items on the menu before they disappear into the ether due to seasonality and the culinary whims (freedom) of the Chef. Fifth - Dessert... our table ordered separate desserts and the Canelés that I had were superb. Crispy, chewy, light and fluffy all in one. Yum. A few items of note - it is an older building so frigid temps can impact the experience. We dressed for walking from public parking to the restaurant and it suited us well inside. The entry is no longer through the basement. It is on that newly created patio side (courtyard). The staff are fantastic. Friendly, perfectly attentive and approachable are a few words that I would use to describe them. In short - Highly recommend, will repeat and will champion.
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Really cute restaurant in Lockport. We had some amazing appetizers and the duck and salmon special entree. Nice attempt at downtown Chicago quality... And prices ... Out in the suburbs
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So nice to see a Well done Cozy Fine Dining Restaurant on the SW side! Glad the new owners kept a lot of the classic spaces charm! Very Good remodel. The newly designed courtyard will really shine in summer! Staff is well versed on the menu, & wine list. Friendly atmosphere, not stuffy at all. Food was really good! The Salmon TareTare, & Bruleed goat cheese appetizers were Incredible! They also have a nice Charcuterie board menu. Keep up the good work!
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I have been wanting to go to this place since I spotted it years ago. I was so excited to see that it reopened last week. What a wonderful experience. Such an intimate establishment with great food and cocktails. Our server Lina was warm and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Tallgrass and will for sure be back.
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We celebrated our birthday at Tallgrass and it was the best part of the whole day! The atmosphere is so beautiful, the service was attentive and pleasant. The beautifully crafted cocktails were amazing. The food was absolutely delicious, we shared several of the dishes so we could taste as many as we could. It was a magnificent experience!