“ I visited the kitchen last Friday, January 31,2025 for restaurant week and had the most amazing time! I dined with two of my friends and we enjoyed the food, the staff and ambiance. We were setted at one of the chef's tables and enjoyed the five courses. Everything was just awesome. I specifically loved your sous chef (Douglas) and our waiter (Eli). I plan to visit again soon. ”

“ Dinner was absolutely delicious. Preesentation was amazing and the service was exceptional. I've been here before for brunch and had an great time as well with friends, but this time was our first time for dinner and it did not disappoint. Our waitstaff. Brandon was attentive, courteous and knowledgeable. And chef Doug and the cooks were exceptional. He gave great explanation of the dish choices and explained things we did not know about the food. Gave pairing recommendations as well as suggested the carrots for an appetizer. They were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be returning with more friends for more fun and more great foods. . ”

“ In town for some doctor visits and Thanksgiving and looking for a fun new place to try and a Kimbal Musk restaurant was the definite move. The restaurant website lets you choose a day and time. It even asks of any special occasions and/or dietary restrictions. I marked down my restrictions and that it was my birthday and they were well versed. I really appreciated that they actually read what I submitted ahead of time. You walk in to the restaurant and it is so spacious and open. We had a high top by a window looking out over the river. Awesome view! The menu was so descriptive with the main ingredients and the dietary restrictions. We got a couple appetizers and WOW! I'm glad we got the Crispy Cauliflower. Excellent flavor. Definite crispness. The broccolini had a fun garlic flavor to it, a pleasant surprise! Then our entrees came and wow!! My mom really likes crab and the fried rice had a wonderful flavor blend with crab. She enjoyed it just as much on day two! And my roasted chicken came. At first glance, could be seen as underwhelming. I take a bite and wow; I am someone who has ketchup or Barbeque sauce with chicken. It didn't need it. It was great on It's own. Again, on day two, did not lose any tenderness or flavor. The fries were the same. A high quality potato, no extras necessary. The non alcoholic drink I had was good. A bit heavy on the non alcoholic spirits for my liking. I will definitely be back!! Bringing family, friends and the like. Kimbal and his team are amazing. ”

“ Kimbal Musk does it again!! Amazing meal. We made our reservation on Open Table and our server was informed about our gluten free choice and was very informed about the menu options. We had the broccolini which had miso butter and black garlic breadcrumbs. I never knew there was even a black garlic!!! Enough to share with the table. We also enjoyed the crispy cauliflower that is made with carrots, mango, herb salad, coriander chutney (had to google this one too!), pickled red onion, tamarind chutney, and chickpeas all piled high on the plate. Then I had the crab fried rice with Thai lime-nam jim, crushed peanuts, and normally topped with a crispy fried egg that I eliminated. Not an egg fan except for scrambled well. I loved everything except my dirty vodka martini. For some reason I wasn't having it. The view of the Chicago River was spectacular. Too cold to sit out there today just to people watch. ”

“ The atmosphere here at night is truly remarkable! The lighting both inside & outside the restaurant creates a lively ambiance that enhances your dining experience. The seats & tables are cleverly positioned so you can enjoy the views through the windows while you dine. Although we were there during a quiet time with only a few other patrons, the food service was a bit slow. We were a large group tho, 14 of us, so perhaps that contributed to the delay. We reserved to come for an early dinner on a weekday & were seated at a long table right in the center of the dining area. Our wait staff appeared to be new, but they were polite & attentive. The food itself was standard American fare, nothing really stood out. Some dishes were underwhelming, others a bit bland. It would be great if they could refresh the menu, as it's a missed opportunity to enjoy the stunning views if the food doesn't match the quality and taste we hoped for. We had a great time & fully enjoyed the company & the views! ”

“ it was a very nice, low light restaurant. we got a window seat with a breeze, which was very nice considering the heat at the time (mid-september). the servers were very nice and helped guide us through fan favorites, etc. however, one thing that i wish they noted was how small of a plate the gnocchetti was. i thought it just meant small gnocchi balls, not "small serving of gnocchi". safe to say, i was not satisfied after my plate of gnocchetti. all other dishes were good tho, no complaints! we almost considered dessert, but eventually decided to walk up/down the river walk area instead. ”

“ I recently tried The Kitchen American Bistro with my folks to celebrate my mother's birthday and it was sucha good choice! We ordered a bunch of apps for the table - Asparagus Tostada, Gnocchetti, and burrata. Everything was a chef's kiss! I also shared a spicy summer tequila drink with my dad and it was a perfect balance to the food that we ordered. Gnochetti was our favourite of the entire lot! The chef gave us burnt toast along with burrata initially but they fixed it pretty quickly when feedback was provided. The server also gave us a cheesy cake desert complimentary when we shared that we are celebrating a birthday. The Kitchen should be on your list to try good American cuisine, and enjoy Chicago river views on a beautiful patio! ”

“ This is an absolute must-try if you're visiting Chicago. The dining room has a nice ambience with candles and soft music so you're able to have conservation. The staff are so kind and friendly! I wasn't feeling the best so the staff brought over a kettle with mugs and lemon! The carrots were so delicious and tasted roasted/sweet similar to a sweet potato taste. The cauliflower was good with large sharable portion sizes and had delicious mango and mint chutney. The gnocchi was my favourite as it melts in your mouth and had delicious parmesan with mushrooms. Definitely would come back! ”

“ So, funny story, I booked a reservation here on what I thought was St. Patrick's Day (Saturday celebration) and ended up being the ACTUAL St. Patrick's Day. I didn't plan to go back into River North after the shenanigans of St. Paddy's Day, but there's a booking fee if you cancel, so I came. I had a delightful brunch here! Great atmosphere. Good view of the river. Seating was not the most comfortable thing of my life, but that's literally my only complaint (and quite minor). I'd come back! ”