Wood

Wood

Wood Restaurant in Northalsted, Chicago boasts seasonal cuisine and artisanal cocktails. Winner of six consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards. Executive Chef Ryan Brosseau brings years of experience and culinary innovation to the Wood kitchen. Chef Brosseau strongly believes that using only the freshest, most locally available ingredients not only produces better tasting meals but also builds a sense of collective community and responsibility. The proof is in the plates: foodies and casual diners alike will remember his dishes for their exceptional flavor, quality, and execution.

Hours of Operations

Monday - Wednesday: 5pm - 12am

Thursday - Friday: 5pm - 2am

Saturday 10am - 2pm 5pm - 12am

Sunday 10am - 2pm 5pm - 12am

Address

3335 N Halsted, Chicago IL

Phone #

(773) 935-9663

Website

http://woodchicago.com/

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Reviews

Wood

4.4

Based on 487 reviews

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Donnie Seals

07:22 20 Apr 21

The double cheeseburger at Wood is one of the best I've had in the city. Two patties, american cheese, special sauce on a soft toasted bun. On paper it sounds simple, but so few restaurants achieve what Wood has. I'll be back.

Lisa Trowbridge

03:02 13 Apr 21

Great food, good drinks, good service and ambiance. I had the leg of lamb and my boyfriend had the steak and both were fantastic. Portions looked very small when they were set down, but it was actually the perfect amount of food to make us feel satisfied. I'd come back maybe for a special occasion, but it was a little too expensive for my usual preference.

brian jones

06:21 06 Apr 21

The food is always amazing and the new menu is completely perfect! Always friendly and attentive staff and the drinks never disappoint!

Lindsay M.

17:35 21 Mar 21

Update: I retried Wood after two years and was delighted by how much it’s changed. The food was excellent and the staff offered perfect safe service. I’m changing my previous review below as they gave me so such a lovely Experience.I wood have loved this place if the portions hadn’t been been small or the food hadn’t been disappointing. They served us the saddest looking cheese plate with an inedible cheddar. I let my waiter know and when he said he’d take care of it he actually meant he’d just take 5 dollars off the total cost. The lamb was incredibly fatty and the sea bass dish was a culinary disaster. The fish itself was good but the garnish was bitter and drenched in an acidic bitter broth and the vegetables were inedible.For a meal that cost us over 100 dollars we were sorely disappointed.

vazquez bradford

21:10 01 Mar 21

This is clearly one of the finest place in the area. Anytime I go there I am greatly happy. They keep their high level service and the topmost level of meals they offer. You always win with this restaurant. Highly recommended.

Trav Smith

15:26 28 Feb 21

Great local restaurant! The staff are always great and the food is always good. The atmosphere has a great vibe - not to stuffy and not to laid back. Make sure to check them out.

Jake Hurrell

02:41 24 Feb 21

One of my favorite places in Chicago. Great staff and truly phenomenal food - try the burger.

Stefan Micic

15:54 04 Feb 21

Beet salad was out of this world, we had to order two! Cauliflower Pear soup was so creamy and rich. Its a must have! Drinks were good. Staff was very friendly and they follow COVID protocols.

Pedro Vallejo

01:00 30 Jan 21

Every time I've visited Wood, I have walked out with incredible experiences. I understand this starts with the company you keep, but we've always been treated so kindly. Cullen coincidentally was our waiter a few times and he was fantastic - charming, kind, and professional. They've made all kinds of accomodations to support covid life and we should pay them in kind. Oh yes, the food - Very tasty! I can vouch for the steak dinner dish, steak tartar appetizer, the chicken dinner dish, and the calamari appetizer! All were great.

Holly Dayton

16:56 11 Dec 20

We love love love this restaurant. Their food is consistently delicious and a little surprising. The bread is always amazing, we can't stop eating the mornay flatbread, and I would strongly recommend any of their desserts. Really, this is a neighborhood gem not to be missed.

Mark Lagges

00:47 08 Nov 20

I can’t believe I haven’t been to this place before! Interesting menu, delicious food, great wine list, friendly and knowledgeable staff. An altogether 5 star experience. Not to be missed.

Steven Auster

04:22 30 Oct 20

Great atmosphere, management at the front end was spectacular and hospitable. Food and wine were also delightful. My server however - not the best. I’ve been in the service industry for about 10 years now so I was a little disappointed when our server wouldn’t take our appetizer order until we had decided what we wanted for an entree because the “kitchen likes to have the entire ticket”? Later on in the night I inquired about desserts and he told me to read the menu. Not the service standard I hold myself to, however, the experience was overall good. Will return.

Nathalie Mueller

14:57 26 Oct 20

Don't miss desert!The food here is not only beautifully plated, but also packed with flavor. They have a nice outdoor patio area with heaters to keep you warm on cooler nights, and they allow dogs. Great spot in boys town.

Hugo Sonnenschein

05:51 18 Oct 20

The place has a very Sexy atmosphere. Food is hit or miss but the bartenders are awesome and they pour a stiff drink!

jessica bastidas

00:02 10 Oct 20

Great meal! Great attention to detail on flavors and blends Tomahawk ribete was cooked to perfection get it while u can! Definitely going back to try different things!

Jose Gonzalez

21:33 05 Oct 20

Great atmosphere. Amazing cocktails. Friendly, competent staff. Delicious food.

Varsha Ch

04:22 13 Sep 20

Such a pleasant and happy experience. I love their sweet corn dumplings.

Derrick Jackson

20:17 20 Aug 20

Acoomodating and friendly.. Food was ok, service great... I had the fish which was tasty but not a very big portion... I'd go back for the service and atmosphere..

Volha Siarheichyk

22:18 30 Jul 20

The cocktails here are really good! The patio is located on the quiet one-way street side which is nice.

Douglas Vivian

21:00 21 Jun 20

Consistently great food and superior service. Nice outdoor dining space. I recommend Wood.

Justin Wooden

23:34 28 Feb 20

Amazing food with the friendliest staff. Also, a great name to boot.

Evan Siegel

14:09 09 Feb 20

We went here during restaurant week and it was awesome! Service was really great. Food was good as well. Did not disappoint. We will be back.

Mark Britt

02:00 02 Feb 20

Everything from service to the food was amazing. The drinks are interesting. The mousse and bacon are interesting. The octopus and cavatelli were both beautifully presented. I loved the steak bavette and the duck leg looked good. The dessert was heaven with flecks of gold. The manager and chef both stopped by to talk during a really busy night for Restaurant Week.

Adam thevisibility

15:05 28 Jan 20

We went here for brunch and the drinks are definitely strong you only needed one and that saves you in the long run because that warmed you up for the entrees. I became a smoked salmon eater after trying it their on toast, super delicious. Located in boys town and really neat seeing sidewalks rainbow colored.

garland loyd tullos

16:12 04 Jan 20

Absolutely delicious, unique food in a modern atmosphere. Friendly, welcoming staff made it even better.

John Palfrey

23:39 16 Sep 19

Several great visits in September, 2019 -- the food, service, and ambiance were terrific. The food was subtly prepared and delicious. We are fans!

Samuel Waggoner

03:42 27 Aug 19

We stopped at Wood today while we were at Market Days. We sat outside, which is very pleasant. Wood keeps a nice ratio of tables to servers - not overloading servers with too many tables like happens at other restaurants. We ordered the chicken Caesar salad and the double cheeseburger, and we shared the two entrees between the two of us. Along with the Pomegranate iced tea, it was another pleasant meal here!

Jane Caracaus

14:57 06 Aug 19

In town on business and found this gem. Great neighborhood atmosphere and excellent food. The best part was our waiter Blake. He made our experience five stars. Would definitely come back here on my next visit.

Chris Benning

20:08 04 Aug 19

I love a good pork schnitzel, so when I saw it on the menu as a sandwich, I had to have it! The fries were delicious, but the sandwich was a let down. It was too greasy for me, a good schnitzel should not be like that. I’ve eaten here before and have enjoyed the food, and the drinks. The staff are very friendly too. But I was expecting something a little bit better. Also, the presentation seemed weak, maybe add some other color into it.

William Swanson

20:37 22 Jul 19

Most of us had the happy hour food special with the double cheeseburger. It was great!

Andrea V

18:17 22 Jul 19

So amazing!!!!! It was so easy to get a reservation for the time we wanted. Usually I love sitting outside in nice weather, but I didn't mind sitting inside at all this time. The ambiance was great, the waiter was superb, and the food was delicious! I will definitely be coming back here with more friends. Don't forget to try the cheese tasting board ;)

Chris Tso

03:47 22 Jul 19

Great outdoor seating area. Food was so good. Everything was a winner.

Cadu Rocha

02:22 04 Jul 19

Everything is perfect here. The food itself is just delicious.

Doris Jones

23:25 13 May 19

Mother's Day dinner with my son. Wonderful atmosphere, great food, and delicious drinks. Quite busy, but wasn't loud at all.

Robert Washburn

10:18 03 Apr 19

Lovely place. Seated quickly (despite its popularity and general businesses), wait time for order was more than 15 minutes, BUT well worth it for the quality preparation, cooking, and presentation put into the meals.

Don Fraynd

04:08 29 Mar 19

Wood is one of few very tasty places to eat in the Boystown area. They have a nice cheese tray with good jams and breads. We also enjoyed some of their specialty drinks. Service was good and each of enjoyed our entrees, especially mine which was the chicken thighs. I recommend this place highly, especially in the area.

Chris Mills

02:10 27 Mar 19

This place has a hamburger that is on par with Au Cheval! It's even better if you factor in that there isn't a long wait like that place. I've had a few other things there but the burger is what really sticks out. The price is good and there's a great selection of drinks. Highly recommend!

john jara

01:46 27 Mar 19

Patrick our server was excellent. Our host was attentive & the kitchen with bus staff was like an organized dance of life. Love to belly at the bar with the bartendar but the booth was comfortable. Thanks Wood!

Rick Kay

03:45 18 Mar 19

The management and staff is great! The food is wonderful and tasty. Limited menu means they do it right.

Michael Grotan

10:34 12 Mar 19

I can’t say enough about this place. Ambiance, prices, deals, drinks, food. All great and not in that particular order. The hangar steak was phenomenal. The portions may be a bit on the smaller side, but absolutely must go.

Daryl White

02:02 02 Feb 19

Delicious cocktails. Good was great. And cool bartenders!

Josh Creter

21:19 20 Jan 19

Wood was better than average but not exceptional.Honestly I had higher hopes after reading some of the reviews. If you go in thinking "gastropub with a nice bar" rather than "New American fine dining" you'll be OK.Service was good. Atmosphere was interesting – typical gay bar music which was appropriate for the neighborhood but made it feel more like a bar than restaurant.

Ivee L

05:02 24 Dec 18

Really friendly and attentive staffs all around! Pretty and neat decor. Went for brunch on a Sunday, didn't have any problem with getting a table for a fairly large party. Everything was good, esp the burger. However, I wouldn't say they were amazing that I can't wait to eat the same thing again. I wouldn't mind trying something else for dinner. I enjoyed my time there.

Coleman Balogh

19:32 11 Dec 18

The wonderfully pretentious gay restaurant we have all been waiting for. Hot(and sometimes very sassy) waiters and great food. Good cocktails too. A favorite for me.

Raminta K

17:33 20 Nov 18

Went here for a friend's birthday to have dinner and drinks with a group of 6. The only interesting thing on the menu was the vegan carrot dish, which was good but I was really hoping to have more food options. Giving stars here for their cocktails - which were really good.

Amanda Iverson

05:51 18 Nov 18

Always fantastic, bustling restaurant. This spot is obviously a favorite for good cocktails, wine, and upscale food.

Jonathan Wyatt

04:43 11 Nov 18

Great place. The drinks and good. Seating is a little tight but to be expected.

ashkan mizani

14:51 30 Sep 18

Nice place! Great people, they are very friendly always smiling and keep asking if you need anything! Drink were good and food was delicious, will definitely go there again.